A complete guide to New Mexico's home inspector license — 80 hours of approved education, 30 parallel inspections, the NHIE exam, $250,000 E&O insurance, and the software New Mexico inspectors trust to stay compliant and grow their business.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| Pre-Licensing Education |
80 hours of board-approved coursework New Mexico applicants must complete 80 hours of approved home inspector education before applying for licensure. Coursework must come from a provider approved by the New Mexico Home Inspectors Board and cover all major residential systems and inspection methods required by the state. |
Required NM approved courses |
| Parallel Inspections |
30 supervised inspections under a licensed home inspector |
Required NM Home Inspectors Board |
| Licensing Exam |
Pass the National Home Inspector Examination |
$225 Register with PSI |
| Background Check & Insurance | National and state background check, $250,000 E&O insurance Applicants must submit to both a national and statewide criminal background check with fingerprinting through the Regulation and Licensing Department. In addition, applicants must carry errors and omissions (E&O) insurance with a minimum of $250,000 in coverage. Insurance must remain active continuously for the life of the license. |
Required NM Home Inspectors Board |
| OFFICIAL LICENSING RESOURCES |
| NM Regulation & Licensing — Home Inspectors Board rld.nm.gov |
| NM Statutes Chapter 61, Article 24D law.justia.com |
| NHIE — New Mexico nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
| NM Secretary of State — Business sos.nm.gov |
| NEW MEXICO AT A GLANCE | |
| Pre-Licensing Education | 80 hours |
| Parallel Inspections | 30 Supervised |
| Exam | NHIE $225 |
| Background Check | National + State with fingerprinting |
| E&O Insurance | $250K Minimum |
| CE (Renewal) | 60 hours per cycle ( 6 ethics) |
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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 NM Secretary of State before submitting your application. Information last reviewed May 2026.
