A complete guide to Louisiana's LSBHI home inspector license — 90 hours of approved education, supervised field training, the NHIE exam, $300,000 insurance limits, a $25,000 bond, and the software Louisiana inspectors trust to stay compliant and grow their business.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| Pre-Licensing Education |
90 hours of approved education plus the Standards of Practice Seminar Louisiana applicants must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED. Complete 90 hours of education through an LSBHI-approved provider, then attend the mandatory Standards of Practice and Report Writing Seminar before a license can be issued. All education and licensing steps must be completed within 36 months of commencement. |
Required LSBHI Approved Providers |
| Field Training |
30 hours of platform training plus 10 live inspections |
Required LSBHI Training info |
| Licensing Exam |
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination |
$225 Register with PSI |
| Background Check, Insurance & Bond | Louisiana State Police background check, $300K E&O, $300K GL, $25K bond Apply through the Louisiana State Police for a criminal background check (results expire 365 days after issuance). For financial responsibility, carry errors and omissions insurance with a minimum of $300,000 per year and general liability insurance with a minimum of $300,000 per year — each with a maximum deductible of $5,000. Post a $25,000 surety bond. All coverage must remain continuous. |
Required LSBHI Requirements |
| Application, Renewal & Continuing Education |
$200 application fee, annual renewal with 20 CE hours Submit your notarized application through the LSBHI with the $200 fee, along with all education, exam, training, insurance, and bond documentation. Licenses renew annually, and renewal requires completing at least 20 hours of board-approved continuing education in the prior licensing period (up to 8 of those hours may be online). |
$200 Apply with CIB |
| OFFICIAL LICENSING RESOURCES |
| Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors (LSBHI) lsbhi.state.la.us |
| LSBHI — How to Get Licensed lsbhi.state.la.us |
| NHIE — Louisiana nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
| LSBHI Current Laws & Rules lsbhi.state.la.us |
| LOUISIANA AT A GLANCE | |
| Pre-Licensing Education | 90 HRs + SOP Seminar |
| Field Training | 30 HRs + 10 live inspections |
| Exam | NHIE $225 |
| General Liability Insurance | $300K Minimum |
| CE (Renewal) | 20 hours per year |
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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 LSBHI before submitting your application. Information last reviewed May 2026.
