A complete guide to Alaska's home inspector registration — three registration tracks, NHIE or ICC exams, insurance and bond, AHFC approval, and the software Alaska inspectors trust to stay compliant and grow their business.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| Eligibility | Apply within 1 year of passing your exam(s) Alaska does not require pre-licensing education or supervised inspections — applicants qualify by passing the appropriate exam and meeting eligibility criteria. You must submit a complete application within one year of your most recent passing exam date. Applicants must not have had a home inspection registration revoked in any state, must not be subject to an unresolved disciplinary or criminal complaint, and must not have been convicted of fraud, theft, or related crimes in the previous seven years. |
AK Home Inspector Program |
| Licensing Exam National exam via PSI |
NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination) Existing Home applicants must pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE), administered by PSI. New Construction applicants must pass four International Code Council exams: Residential Building Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, and Residential Mechanical Inspector. Joint Registration applicants must pass all five exams. Each test is paid directly to its administering organization. |
$225 exam fee Register with PSI |
| Application, Renewal & Business License |
ASHI Standards & Ethics Examination Separately, every working inspector must hold an Alaska Business License, filed with the state's Division of Corporations. |
Required AK Home Inspector Program |
| Financial Assurance E&O insurance, bond, or assets |
Liability insurance plus a $10,000 surety bond Carry general liability insurance at a minimum of $20,000 for property damage, $50,000 for injury or death to one person, and $100,000 for injury or death to more than one person. In addition, post a $10,000 surety bond before performing inspections. Coverage and bond must remain continuous for the life of your registration. |
Required AK Statutes & Regulations |
| OFFICIAL LICENSING RESOURCES |
| AKHomeInspectorProgram commerce.alaska.gov |
| NHIE — Arkansas Requirements nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
| AK Statutes & Regulations commerce.alaska.gov |
| PSI — Schedule NHIE psiexams.com |
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Disclaimer: This page is intended as a general informational resource and does not constitute legal advice. Licensing requirements, fees, and procedures are subject to change. Always verify current requirements directly with the AK Home Inspector Program before submitting your application. Information last reviewed April 2026.
