A complete guide to Utah's new Private Home Inspector license — approved certification, the NHIE exam, $500,000 insurance limits, and the software Utah inspectors trust to stay compliant and grow their business.
| RECOMMENDATION | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| Approved Certification |
Hold a current certification from a DOPL-approved organization
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| Licensing Exam | Pass the National Home Inspector Examination Utah requires applicants to pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE), administered by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. The NHIE is computer-based at PSI test centers across Utah, with pass/fail results delivered the same day. |
Required |
| Liability & E&O Insurance | $500,000 each on general liability and E&O — DOPL named as certificate holder Carry both general liability insurance and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 each. The Utah Division of Professional Licensing must be named as the certificate holder on both policies. Coverage must remain continuous for the life of your license. |
Required UT DOPL requirements |
| License Application | Apply through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing Submit your application for the Private Home Inspector license through DOPL once you have your certification, NHIE pass, and insurance certificates. The application opened January 1, 2026. Specific fees and renewal cycles are administered by DOPL — verify current numbers directly with the Division at the time of application. |
Required UT DOPL Application |
| HELPFUL RESOURCES |
| Utah Association of Home Inspectors utahassociationofhomeinspectors.com |
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UT DOPL — Building Inspector Program |
| Utah Code §58-56-9 le.utah.gov |
| Utah Admin. - Code R156-56-302 law.cornell.edu |
| National Home Inspector Examination — Utah nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
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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 UT DOPL before submitting your business application. Information last reviewed May 2026.
