A complete guide to North Dakota's home inspector registration — pass a qualifying national exam, $100,000 E&O insurance, Secretary of State filing, and the software North Dakota inspectors trust to grow their business.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| Registration with the Secretary of State |
Required before performing any home inspection for compensation North Dakota law requires every home inspector to be at least 18 years old and registered with the Office of the Secretary of State before performing a home inspection for compensation. Submit your registration application along with the $200 fee, exam documentation, and insurance certificate. North Dakota does not require pre-licensing education or supervised field training. |
$200 ND Secretary of State |
| Qualifying Examination |
Pass an exam from an approved national organization |
Required ND Registration Form |
| E&O Insurance | $100,000 minimum errors and omissions coverage Carry errors and omissions insurance with at least $100,000 in coverage for all home inspection activities. Submit a current certificate of insurance with your registration application. Coverage must remain continuous for the life of the registration. |
Required ND Secretary of State |
| Annual Renewal | $50 fee, renewal due by June 30 each year North Dakota home inspector registrations renew annually. The renewal fee is $50, and renewals must be submitted by June 30 each year. North Dakota does not currently require continuing education for renewal — though most working inspectors complete CE through their certifying association as a condition of maintaining national membership. |
Required ND Secretary of State |
| OFFICIAL LICENSING RESOURCES |
| ND Secretary of State — Home Inspectors sos.nd.gov |
| ND Home Inspector Registration Form (SFN 54381) nd.gov |
| ND Secretary of State — Business Services sos.nd.gov |
| NHIE — North Dakota nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
| NORTH DAKOTA AT A GLANCE | |
| Pre-Licensing Education | Not Required |
| Exam | ASHI, EBPHI (NHIE), ICC, or InterNACHI |
| E&O Insurance | $100K Minimum |
| Application Fee | $200 |
| Renewal Fee | $50 |
| Renewal Deadline | June 30 Annually |
| Continuing Education | Not State-Required |
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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 ND Secretary of State before submitting your application. Information last reviewed May 2026.
