How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Rhode Island
Anyone who wishes to conduct home inspections on behalf of a client for a fee in Rhode Island must be licensed by the state. Visit the state website for details including applications and forms.
- There is a Grandfather Clause for inspectors who have been engaged in the practice of home inspections for compensation for not less than 2 years and performed not less than 150 home inspections for compensation prior to January 1, 2020.
- There are several ways in which you may obtain a home inspector license, and those are described in the home inspector application. Visit the state website to download the application.
Home Inspector Insurance
To be a licensed home inspector in Rhode Island, individuals must meet certain requirements for adequate insurance coverage. InterNACHI members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit nachi.org/insurance for information on how to sign up.
To Help Prepare for the State Exam
To help prepare for the state exam, you may take advantage of several resources we provide, such as InterNACHI's Online Inspector Exam (free and open to everyone), the InterNACHI® Ultimate Home Inspection Practice Test (free for members), and InterNACHI's online courses (free for members). We do not know what's on the state exam, but the preparation resources may be helpful to you.
Become an InterNACHI Certified Home Inspector
Just because you're licensed doesn't mean you'll be successful. To compete with all other licensed home inspectors, take advantage of all of the marketing and business resources that InterNACHI® provides to InterNACHI® Certified Home Inspectors. InterNACHI® provides an accredited Home Inspector Certificate Program to members to attain the Certified Professional Inspector (CPI)® designation. The training, exam, and certification are all online and free for members.
Home Inspector Certificate Program
InterNACHI is the world's largest association for home inspectors. We provide free training, online testing and certification, business development, marketing support, discounts on everything from home inspection software to E&O insurance to your next truck, and more.
InterNACHI® School (internachi.edu) is the only college for home inspectors accredited by the U.S. Dept. of Education. InterNACHI® provides tuition-free online training, examination, certification, and continuing education to InterNACHI® members in Rhode Island. Verify accreditations.
Scroll down this page for everything you need to get started, grow your business, and become a successful inspector in Rhode Island.
Continuing Education (online & free for members):
To maintain your home inspector certification, you must take 24 hours of Continuing Education every year. To take Continuing Education courses, visit nachi.org/education (online & free to members).
"It is approved for continuing education credits for people who hold category 7B certification, which means that they have passed the pesticide core exam and the category 7B termites & wood destroying organisms test. The Rhode island Division of Agriculture certifies and licenses pesticide applicators. Many home inspectors take the core and category 7B exams in order to satisfy HUD and FHA requirements. We do not license home inspectors as such. Our laws only cover pesticide application." - Robin Mooney, Rhode Island Department of Agriculture, Aug 29, 2014.Commercial Property Inspections
Become a InterNACHI® Certified Commercial Property Inspector. The online training and certification is free for members.
Visit Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for additional commercial inspection training and resources.
Home Energy Inspector Certification (online & free)
Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector. The online training and certification is free for members. No infrared, no blower door, and no additional training needed. Visit nachi.org/home-energy-inspector
Roof Data Technician (free for members)
The Roof Data Technician Program, developed by InterNACHI and Owens Corning and Lowe's, provides an additional revenue stream for InterNACHI members who are hired by Owens Corning as part of a roof warranty claim resolution process. (This program is operational in the United States only.) To participate in the program, visit nachi.org/roof.
Business & Marketing (online & free)
Free, online "Home Inspection Business Course": nachi.org/become-home-inspector-business-course-101
InterNACHI's Marketing Team will design a new logo for your inspection business or re-design your existing logo, and design and customize your business cards, flyers and brochures. It's all for free. Take a look at the free design work we've done for our members (free to members). Contact the Inspector Marketing Department today.
- Inspection agreement system: nachi.org/onlineagreement
- Pricing your fees: nachi.org/pricing-billing
- Fee calculator: nachi.org/fee-calculator
- Call Me Now: nachi.org/call_button
Homeowner Newsletter (online & free)
Keep in touch with all of your clients! The InterNACHI Homeowner Newsletter is:
- free to members;
- customized by you according to condition of each house inspected;
- has 5 years worth of monthly issues;
- includes your photo and logo in each issue.
Your photo or business logo and website link will appear in each newsletter issue, so your clients can keep your contact information handy. Learn more about the newsletter at https://www.nachi.org/home-maintanence-newsletter.htm
Everything You Need, All in One Place
InterNACHI provides everything you need to be successful. Visit nachi.org/become-home-inspector
Membership Benefits (free for members)
InterNACHI provides over $75,000 worth of benefits to its members at no cost. Visit https://www.nachi.org/benefits.htm
Inspector Licensing in Other Regions
United States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
International
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Armenia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Burundi
- Chile
- China
- Costa Rica
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Namibia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Turkey
- U.S. Outlying Islands
- Ukraine
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