Requirements for becoming a home inspector in the state of Connecticut

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Continuing Education Information for the state of Connecticut

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Additional information for becoming a Home Inspector in Connecticut

The Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection requires individuals to apply for a Home Inspector Intern Permit before applying for a Home Inspector’s License.

To apply for an initial permit, you must:

Have successfully completed high school or its equivalent.

Have successfully completed a board-approved training program that meets the. requirements of regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant to Section 20-491 – Regulations; of the General Statutes (must submit copy of course completion certificate with application).

Have an identified supervisor who:

is licensed as a home inspector in Connecticut,

is in good standing with the state as a home inspector, and

has agreed to perform supervisory functions as described in General Statutes and Regulations.

To become a licensed home inspector in Connecticut, you must:

Have earned a Home Inspector Intern Permit.

Have performed not less than one hundred home inspections under the supervision of a licensed Home Inspector – the associated logs, signed by the Supervisor, must be submitted with the application. Such supervision shall be direct supervision for a minimum of the first ten inspections, and then may be indirect for the remaining training period.

Have passed written examination administered by the Department.

NOTE: You will be given information about taking the exam once this application has been accepted.

To learn more, select the following link to access the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection page relating to Home Inspection Licensing.