A complete guide to Mississippi's home inspector license — 60 hours of approved education, the NHIE exam, $250,000 insurance limits on both E&O and general liability, and the software Mississippi inspectors trust to stay compliant and grow their business.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| Pre-Licensing Education |
60 hours of approved coursework, Mississippi applicants must be at least 21 years old Mississippi applicants must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalency. Complete 60 hours of an approved course of study, which may include field work as required by the Real Estate Commission. Coursework must come from a Commission-approved provider. |
Required MS Home Inspection Division |
| Licensing Exam |
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination |
$225 Register with PSI |
| Background Check, Insurance | Fingerprint-based criminal records check, $250K GL + $250K E&O Applicants must undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history records check covering the Mississippi Central Criminal database and the FBI database — required for both new licensure and renewals since July 1, 2021. For financial responsibility, carry general liability insurance with $250,000 per occurrence and errors and omissions insurance with $250,000 per occurrence. Coverage must remain continuous. |
Required MS Home Inspection Forms |
| Application, Renewal & Continuing Education |
Two-year renewal cycle, 20 CE hours per cycle Submit your license application through the Mississippi Home Inspection Division with the required application fee, education and exam documentation, insurance certificates, and background check. Licenses renew every two years, and renewal requires 20 hours of board-approved continuing education during each two-year cycle. |
Required Apply with MHID |
| OFFICIAL LICENSING RESOURCES |
| Mississippi Home Inspection Division (MHID) mhid.ms.gov |
| Mississippi Home Inspection Forms mhid.ms.gov/forms |
| NHIE — Mississippi nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
| How to Become a Licensed MS Home Inspector (PDF) mab.ms.gov |
| MISSISSIPPI AT A GLANCE | |
| Pre-Licensing Education | 60 Hrs |
| Exam | NHIE $225 |
| General Liability Insurance | $250K Minimum |
| Minimum Age | 21 |
| Background Check | Fingerprint-based (MS + FBI) |
| CE (Renewal) | 20 hours per cycle (2 yrs) |
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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 Mississippi Home Inspection Division (MHID) before submitting your application. Information last reviewed May 2026.
