New Jersey Home Inspection License Requirements

Do you want to become a licensed home inspector in New Jersey? McKissock Learning will help you meet the necessary educational requirements you need to renew your home inspector license in New Jersey.

8 Mandatory Hours
32 Elective Hours
40 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your New Jersey Home Inspection license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Home Inspection licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

New Jersey Home Inspection: Home Inspector

Total Hours Required: 40
Mandatory Hours: 8
Elective Hours: 32
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 04/30/2027
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: 04/30/2027

Online Info

Please note: Due to changes implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person instructional requirements have been suspended. At this time, licensed home inspectors may complete all continuing education credits online or through correspondence until further notice.

Home Inspectors are obligated to complete 40 hours of continuing education (CE) credits to renew their license for the upcoming licensure period. Of the required 40 units, 4 units shall be on report writing and four units shall be on ethics and the rules governing the practice of home inspection in New Jersey. These eight units shall be taken in-person through a Committee-approved continuing education program or course.

Any person receiving initial licensure as a home inspector in the second year of a biennial registration period shall complete a minimum of 20 continuing education credits before the end of the biennial registration period, four units of which shall be on report writing and four units of which shall be on ethics and rules governing the practice of home inspection. These eight units of required continuing education must be taken in-person through a Committee-approved continuing education program or course.

 

Online Limitations

Licensees may complete a maximum of 32 units of correspondence, internet or other distance learning courses, approved by the Committee, per biennial registration period.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Phone: 9735046200
Fax: 9732738035
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/pels.htm
Address: 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor P.O. Box 45015 Newark, 07102
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.