A complete guide to New Hampshire's OPLC home inspector license — 80 hours of approved education, the NHIE exam, criminal background check, liability insurance, and the software New Hampshire inspectors trust to stay compliant and grow their business.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| Pre-Licensing Education |
80 hours of board-approved training New Hampshire applicants must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent. Complete 80 hours of approved pre-licensing training covering all major residential systems and New Hampshire-specific licensing requirements. All training must come from a Board of Home Inspectors-approved provider. |
Required NH Board of Home Inspectors Education |
| Licensing Exam | Pass the National Home Inspector Examination New Hampshire applicants must pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE), administered by PSI at test centers in the region. Pass results must be submitted with the license application. |
$225 Register with PSI |
| Background Check | Criminal record check via NH Division of State Police Applicants must submit a notarized criminal record release authorization form to the New Hampshire Division of State Police along with a $25 background check fee. Results are returned to the OPLC as part of the license application package. |
$25 NH Board of Home Inspectors Education |
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Liability Insurance |
Required per administrative rule Home 301.03(b) Carry liability insurance as required under New Hampshire administrative rule Home 301.03(b). NH does not specify a single fixed dollar amount in statute — verify current minimum coverage with the OPLC before applying. Coverage must remain continuous for the life of the license. |
Required NH OPLC Board of Home Inspectors |
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Application, Renewal & Continuing Education |
$200 application, biennial renewal on birth month, 20 CE hours per cycle Submit your initial license application through the NH OPLC with the $200 application fee. Licenses renew every two years based on the last day of the licensee's birth month — a unique cadence to plan around. Renewal requires 20 hours of approved continuing education per biennial period. |
Required Apply with NH OPLC |
| OFFICIAL LICENSING RESOURCES |
| NH Board of Home Inspectors oplc.nh.gov |
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NH Board of Home Inspectors Education |
| NH Division of State Police nh.gov |
| NHIE — New Hampshire nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE AT A GLANCE | |
| Pre-Licensing Education | 80 Hours |
| Exam | NHIE ($225) |
| Liability Insurance | Required (per Home 301.03(b) ) |
| Background Check | $25 (NH State Police) |
| Application Fee | $200 |
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 Years on birth month |
| Continuing Education | 20 hours per biennial cycle |
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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 NH OPLC before submitting your application. Information last reviewed May 2026.
