{"id":137083,"date":"2024-04-19T14:59:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T19:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icaschool.com\/?page_id=137083"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:55:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T21:55:01","slug":"washington-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icaschool.com\/es\/state-licensing\/washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Licencia de inspecci\u00f3n de viviendas del Estado de Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\tHome<\/a>\n<\/span>\u00bb<\/span>\n\tHome Inspection Licensing Across the United States<\/a>\n<\/span>\u00bb<\/span>\n\tWashington State Home Inspection Licensing\n<\/span><\/div><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Washington <\/span>Home Inspector License: Training, Exam & Requirements<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Washington State requires a license to work as a home inspector, and the path starts with the right training. The <\/span>Washington State Home Inspector Advisory Licensing<\/span>\u00a0Board, under the WA Department of Licensing (DOL), oversees all licensing in the state. Every applicant must complete a <\/span>120-hour fundamentals<\/span> course, <\/span>complete 40 hours of field<\/span> training with five actual inspections, and pass both the state and national components of the home inspector exam before they can legally perform inspections for compensation.<\/span><\/p>

ICA is a fully approved <\/span>Washington home inspector training<\/span> provider. Our 120-hour live webinar course meets the Board\u2019s curriculum requirements, and our field <\/span>training program<\/span> satisfies the 40-hour hands-on requirement, all from a single provider, on a schedule that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Washington Home Inspector License: Requirements at a Glance <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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State license required?<\/strong><\/td>\nYes, required by Washington State DOL before performing inspections for compensation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Governing body<\/strong><\/td>\nWashington State Home Inspector Advisory Licensing Board (under WA Dept. of Licensing)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pre-licensing education<\/strong><\/td>\n120-hour Board-approved Fundamentals of Home Inspection course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Field training<\/strong><\/td>\n40 hours with an experienced home inspector – minimum 5 actual inspections with written reports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Education validity<\/strong><\/td>\nField training reports must be completed within 2 years of application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam<\/strong><\/td>\nBoth state AND national components required (Washington Home Inspector Examination)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$300 (paid when you schedule your exam)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam retake<\/strong><\/td>\n$125 state portion \u00b7 $250 national portion \u00b7 30-day wait between attempts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam eligibility window<\/strong><\/td>\nMust pass all portions within 2 years of application approval<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Background check<\/strong><\/td>\nRequired for all applicants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application method<\/strong><\/td>\nOnline via SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account – or by mail<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Licensing fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$720 (paid with license application)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total government fees<\/strong><\/td>\n~$1,020+ (exam + license, before training costs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
License renewal<\/strong><\/td>\nEvery 2 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CE required<\/strong><\/td>\n24 hours of continuing education per renewal period<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial inspectors<\/strong><\/td>\nNot licensed by DOL \u2014 regulated separately by county\/municipality<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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How to Become a Home Inspector in Washington: 5 Steps\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Step 1<\/strong>
Complete a 120-hour Board-approved Fundamentals of Home Inspection course.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Washington requires every home inspector applicant to complete a <\/span>Washington-approved<\/span> 120-hour <\/span>Fundamentals of Home Inspection course<\/span> from a program on the Board\u2019s approved course list. ICA\u2019s 120-hour live webinar course meets the full curriculum requirements set by the <\/span>Washington State Home Inspector Advisory Licensing<\/span> Board and is available in daytime, evening, and accelerated formats. ICA is a DOL-approved provider.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 2<\/strong>
Complete 40 hours of field training with 5 actual inspections.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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After your coursework, you must complete 40 hours of <\/span>hands-on training<\/span> with an experienced home inspector, including a minimum of 5 actual home inspections with written reports. Field <\/span>training and 5 actual inspections<\/span> must be completed within the two years before submitting your exam application. ICA offers field training in select Washington locations. Contact us to find upcoming dates near you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 3<\/strong>
Apply for the Washington Home Inspector Exam through SecureAccess Washington (SAW).<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Submit your Home Inspector Examination Application online through your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account at the DOL\u2019s website. Include your certificate of completion from your Board-approved course. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you\u2019ll receive an exam approval letter with your assigned <\/span>ID number<\/span> and instructions to <\/span>schedule your exam<\/span> with the testing vendor. Please contact the board for any questions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 4<\/strong>
Pass the Washington Home Inspector Exam (state + national components).\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Washington requires candidates to pass both the state and national portions of the Home Inspector Examination. The exam fee is $300, paid when you <\/span>schedule your exam<\/span>. At the testing site, select \u201cReal Estate\u201d as the category and \u201cWashington Home Inspector Program\u201d as the program. If you need to retake a portion, the state retake fee is $125 and the national retake fee is $250; a 30-day waiting period applies. You must pass all portions within your 2-year eligibility window. ICA\u2019s training includes <\/span>practice questions<\/span> and exam preparation designed to help you take and pass the <\/span>national home inspector exam<\/span> with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Step 5<\/strong>
Apply for your WA home inspector license and begin your career.\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Once you\u2019ve passed both exam components, submit your license application (either online through SAW or by mail), along with your pass\/fail reports and the $720 licensing fee. Note: A criminal background check is required as part of the application. After approval, you can print your license for free through your SAW account or request a copy by mail ($5). Your <\/span>WA home inspector license<\/span> is valid for two years and requires 24 hours of <\/span>continuing education credits<\/span> at each renewal.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Washington is a licensed state. No person may perform home inspections for compensation without a valid license issued by the <\/span>Washington State Home Inspectors<\/span> Board. The following govern the licensing process:<\/span><\/p>
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Governing body<\/b><\/td>Washington State Home Inspector Advisory Licensing<\/span>\u00a0Board under the WA Department of Licensing (DOL)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Official licensing page<\/b><\/td>dol.wa.gov\/professional-licenses\/home-inspectors \u2192 View Washington licensing requirements<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Apply\/manage license<\/b><\/td>professions.dol.wa.gov (SecureAccess Washington SAW account required)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
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Your Washington Home Inspector Training: Three Packages, One Approved Provider<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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ICA offers three <\/span>home inspection training<\/span> packages designed to meet Washington\u2019s requirements and fit different schedules, budgets, and career goals. Every package includes the full Board-approved 120-hour live webinar course, our 40-hour field <\/span>training program<\/span>, and lifetime access to everything you need to meet the <\/span>Washington home inspector license requirements<\/span> from a single provider. Compare plans below to find your perfect fit. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Select one of our <\/span>Live Webinar Packages (120 Hours)<\/b> & <\/span>Field Training Classes (40 Hours)<\/b> listed below:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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