Delaware requires the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). Licensing is handled by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Home Inspectors). Pre-licensing education: No separate pre-licensing course is listed. Insurance: Not listed in EBPHI's summary.
Delaware requirements at a glance
| Exam | National Home Inspector Examination |
|---|---|
| License type | Home inspector (including trainee) |
| Pre-licensing education | No separate pre-licensing course is listed. |
| Field training / experience | Field training and experience are required. |
| Insurance | Not listed in EBPHI's summary. |
| Continuing education | Required; distance education is not accepted for CE. |
Other requirements
- Licenses expire August 31 of odd-numbered years.
- Distance education is not accepted.
Who regulates home inspectors in Delaware
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Home Inspectors)
(302) 744-4500 · customerservice.dpr@state.de.us · Official website
How to prepare for the exam in Delaware
The NHIE is 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored) with a 4-hour limit, and you need a scaled score of 500 to pass. It is weighted 70% Property Inspection, 20% Analysis & Reporting and 10% Professional Responsibilities, so weight your study the same way. Take a diagnostic practice test first, drill your weakest categories, and sit at least one full timed practice exam before test day.
Summarized from the state regulation summary published by the NHIE's exam board, checked October 2026. Licensing rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Home Inspectors) before you apply.