Indiana requires the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). Licensing is handled by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Home Inspector Licensing Board. Pre-licensing education: 60 hours total, including at least 40 classroom hours. Insurance: General liability insurance of at least $100,000.
Indiana requirements at a glance
| Exam | National Home Inspector Examination |
|---|---|
| License type | Home inspector (and associate home inspector) |
| Pre-licensing education | 60 hours total, including at least 40 classroom hours. |
| Field training / experience | At least 12 hours of practical experience, counted within the 60 hours. |
| Insurance | General liability insurance of at least $100,000. |
| Continuing education | 32 hours per two-year renewal cycle. |
Other requirements
- At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
- No disqualifying criminal convictions.
Who regulates home inspectors in Indiana
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Home Inspector Licensing Board
(317) 234-3031 · pla12@pla.in.gov
How to prepare for the exam in Indiana
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 Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Home Inspector Licensing Board before you apply.