How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Tennessee

Home Inspector Licensing 

To become a licensed home inspector in Tennessee, you must complete a 90-hour pre-licensing course approved by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, pass the National Home Inspector Exam, and carry liability insurance. For details, visit Tennessee's website. 

InterNACHI's 90-hour pre-licensing course is online & free for members. The course is approved by Tennessee Home Inspector Licensing Board. Click here to see InterNACHI's online pre-licensing course listed with the Tennessee Home Inspector Licensing Board. Visit the TN webpage and click the filter for "internachi".

 Take the free, online pre-licensing course now.

The state exam information is on Tennessee's website. You must take the National Home Inspector Exam unfortunately because the TN Board refuses to recognize InterNACHI's free proctored inspector exam. To help prepare for the state exam, you may take InterNACHI's Online Home Inspector Exam (free), take the InterNACHI State Exam Prep Course (free to members), take InterNACHI's online courses (free to members), and try our free Practice Test. We do not know what questions are on the state exam, but our resources may help. 


Insurance for Inspectors

To be a licensed home inspector in Tennessee, 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.  


Legal Documents from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Home inspectors in Tennessee are expected to follow their state's own standards of practice. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance provides documents for home inspectors, including Tennessee standards of practice for home inspectors. 


Continuing Education (online & free for members): 

Tennessee Home Inspector Licensing Board requires licensed home inspectors to complete 32 hours of commissioner-approved continuing education no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the license. Visit Tennessee's website for approval of the following free, online courses. Not a member? Join now.

Note: According to Rule 0780-05-12-.05, as of November 2014, credit shall not be granted for a repeated course within a three-year time period.

Click Here For Tennessee Approved Courses

Once you attain a state license, you'll be able to take the free, online CE courses to renew your license. 


Tennessee Training Partners

For a list of Tennessee partner schools, click here.



Radon Tester Certification (online & free for members)

   

Tennessee requires that individuals performing radon testing, measurement, and mitigation be certified by the state by completing courses by AARST-NRPP or NRSB. Become certified to perform radon testing services in Tennessee. Tennessee Radon Program accepts InterNACHI's free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Provider Course". View the Tennessee website for details

NRPP

InterNACHI's free, online "Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course" is AARST-NRPP approved for both initial certification and Continuing Education. To complete all components of the NRPP Radon Certification, please visit their site for more information.  

NRSB

InterNACHI's free, online Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course is NRSB-approved for initial certification. For those looking for NRSB continuing education, members should take the free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider" course.

  


Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection Course

Tennessee Department of Agriculture approves InterNACHI's free, online Wood-Destroying Organism WDO Course for:

  • 12 points in C07-Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Health-Related Pest Control;
  • 12 points in C10- Demonstration, Research, and Regulatory Pest Control; and
  • 12 points in C12-Pesticide Dealer categories for licensed professionals. 
Click here for more information.

Click here for more information on pesticide licensing in TN.


 

Commercial Property Inspections

Become an 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

 

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.


 

Business & Marketing 


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Take InterNACHI's free, online "Home Inspection Business Course."

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



 

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Follow the step-by-step checklist for running a successful home inspection business.

 



Membership Benefits (free for members)

 

Long list of benefits at no additional cost



Discounts to TN Attractions (for members only)

Visit https://www.nachi.org/benefits.htm#discounts




Hands-On Training at the House of Horrors® 

Experience world-class inspection training and InterNACHI® member events at our House of Horrors® locations in Colorado and Florida.  The InterNACHI® House of Horrors® is an entire house with a thousand defects purposely build in.  Register for a free event, take training, test-drive inspection tools, attend an inspector chapter meeting, and inspect the House of Horrors®. 

Experience the House of Horrors®

 

 

Archived Documents:

 

Read the pre-licensing course approval letter from Tennessee.

View 2024 approval for InterNACHI's Commercial Property Inspection Prerequisite Course. Expires 5/13/2025.

View 2022 approval for InterNACHI's COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Inspectors & Contractors. Expired 4/26/2022.



View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Inspecting Slate Roofs Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Professionalism: Sales, Customer Service, and Communication Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's How to Perform Mold Inspections Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Meth House Hazards & Remediation Course. Expired 1/24/2021. 


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Lead-Safe Work Practices for Home Inspectors Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Inspecting Portable Fire Extinguishers Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's General Roof Inspection Training Video. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Fundamentals of Inspecting the Exterior Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Exterior Safety for Inspectors Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Deck Inspection Video Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Code of Ethics Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Home Energy Blower Door Training Course. Expired 1/24/2021.


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Appliance Inspection for Home Inspectors Course. Expired 1/24/2021. 


View 2021 approval for InterNACHI's Advanced Electrical Inspection Course. Expired 1/24/2021.

View 2021 approval of Residential Structural Design for Home Inspectors Course. Expired 3/3/2021.

 


View 2020 approval of Inspector's Legal Forum Class. Expired 3/14/2020.


View 2021 approval of How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves and Chimneys Course. Expired 01/22/2021.

 


View 2020 Approval of 10 Steps to Performing a Roof Inspection Course #249. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of 25 Standards Every Home Inspector Should Know Course #230. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of 90-Hour Pre-Licensing Course #130. Expired 9/12/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Advanced HVAC Training for Inspectors Course #240. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Advanced Mold Inspection Training Course #242. Expired 10/11/2020.

 

View 2020 Approval of Building Science & Infrared Thermal Imaging Course #232. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Customer Service and Communication Course #223. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of How to Perform Deck Inspections Course #239. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Defect Recognition & Report Writing Course #221. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of How to Perform Energy Audits Course #245. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of How to Perform Exterior Inspections Course #235. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Green Building Inspection Course #228. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Home Energy Efficiency for Real Estate Agents Course #263. Expired 10/23/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Home Energy Score for Real Estate Agents Course #262. Expired 10/23/2020.


View 2021 Approval of Home Inspection Business Course #3. Expired 1/28/2021.


View 2020 Approval of How to Inspect Manufacture/Mobile Homes Course #224. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of How to Inspect Pools & Spas Course #227. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation, & Interior Course #225. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Inspecting Water Heater Tanks Course #226. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Inspecting HVAC Systems Course #233. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Infrared Thermography Training Course #229. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Inspecting Foundation, Walls, & Piers Course #238. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Inspecting Means of Egress Course #222. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of Log Home Inspection Course #231. Expired 10/11/2020.


View 2020 Approval of How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion Course #243. Expiration 10/11/2020


View 2020 Approval of Inspecting Private Drinking Water Wells Course #248. Expiration 10/11/2020


View 2020 Approval of How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course #234. Expiration 10/11/2020


View 2020 Approval of Residential Plumbing Overview Course #236. Expiration 10/11/2020


View 2020 Approval of How to Perform Roof Inspections Course #241. Expiration 10/11/2020


View 2020 Approval of Safe Practices for the Home Inspector Course #246. Expiration 10/11/2020


View 2020 Approval of Saving Home Energy for Real Estate Agents Course #261. Expiration 10/23/2020


View 2020 Approval of Structural Issues for Home Inspectors Course #244. Expiration 10/11/2020


View 2020 Approval of How to Inspect Tile Roofs Course #251. Expiration 10/11/2020


View 2020 Approval of Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection Course #237. Expiration 10/11/2020

 


 

 

View 2019 Approval of How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys Course Course #1 Expiration 1/22/19

 


 

View 2020 Approval of How to Perform Tree Inspections Course. Course# 210. Expiration 9/12/20

 


View 2020 approval of Certified Drone Pilot Training Course. Course #393. Expiration 04/05/2020. 


View approval of InterNACHI's Advanced Residential Roof Inspection Course. Course #348. Expiration September 5, 2019. 

 


View 2017 approval of InterNACHI's hybrid 40-hour live, 50-hour online live pre-licensing class.

 


 

View 2019 approvals of the following courses:

Energy Movement for Inspectors Course. Course #13. Expiration August 24, 2019. 2.0 credit hours

The House as a System Course. Course #15. Expiration August 24, 2019. 2.0 credit hours.

Indoor Air Quality for Inspectors Course. Course #11. Expiration August 24, 2019. 1.0 credit hours.

Comfort and Climate for Inspectors Course. Course #14. Expiration August 24, 2019. 1.0 credit hours.

Calculating Energy Envelope Loss Course. Course #12. Expiration August 24, 2019. 2.0 credit hours.

 


View Tennessee approval of online home inspector CE Courses with Expiration October 23, 2018, including:

  • Saving Home Energy Course
  • Home Energy Score Course
  • Home Energy Efficiency Course

 

 

 

 

View Tennessee approvals of online home inspector CE courses with Expiration October 31, 2016, including: 

  • Defect Recognition and Report Writing Course
  • Inspecting Means of Egress Course
  • Customer Service & Communication for Inspectors Course
  • Inspecting Manufactured & Mobile Homes Course
  • Inspecting Attic, Insulation, Ventilation, and Interior Course
  • How to Inspect Water Heater Tanks Course
  • How to Inspect Pools & Spa Course
  • Green Building Inspection Course
  • Infrared Thermography Inspection Training Course
  • 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know Course
  • Log Home Inspection Course
  • Building Science & Infrared Thermal Imaging for Inspectors Course
  • How to Inspect HVAC Systems Course
  • How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course
  • How to Perform Exterior Inspections Course
  • Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors Course
  • Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection Course
  • How to Perform Deck Inspections Course
  • Inspecting Foundation Walls & Piers Course
  • Advanced HVAC Training for Inspectors Course
  • How to Perform Roof Inspections Course
  • Advanced Mold Inspection Training Course
  • How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion Course
  • Structural Issues for Home Inspectors Course
  • How to Perform Home Energy Audits Course
  • Safe Practices for the Home Inspector Course

 

See 2015 approval of "Defect Recognition and Report Writing" for 8 CE.

See 2015 approval for the "Egress" course for 4 CE.

See 2015 approval of "Customer Service" course for 4 CE.

See 2015 approval for the "Water Heater Tanks" course for 4 C.

See 2015 approval for the "Pools and Spas" course for 8 CE.

See 2015 approval for "Infrared Thermography" course for 5 CE.

See 2015 approval of "25 Standards" course for 5 CE.

See 2015 approval for "Log Home" course for 8 CE.

See 2015 approval for the "Building Science Infrared Thermal" course for 16 CE.

See 2015 approval of "Inspecting HVAC Systems" course for 12 CE.

 View approval of Saving Home Energy Course. Course #261. Expiration October 23, 2018. 

 

 

 

 

View approval of Energy Movement Course. 

 

View approval of Comfort and Climate Course.

 

View approval of Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course.

 

 

View approval of Home Inspection Business Course.

 

 

View approval of How to Inspect Septic Systems course.

 

 

View approval of Indoor Air Quality for Inspectors course.

 

 

View approval of Calculating Envelope Energy Loss course.

 

 

View approval of Energy Movement for Inspectors course.

 

 

View approval of Comfort and Climate for Inspectors course.

 

 

View approval of The House as a System course.

 

 

View approval of Fireplaces, Stoves, Chimneys course.

 

View approval of Home Inspection Business Course. 

 

 

 

 

View approval letter of "Fireplaces, Stoves, Chimneys" course.

 

 

Enlarge screen shot of multiple course approvals from the TN website.

 

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