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NHIE exam at a glance
The National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) is the licensing exam many states use for home inspectors. It has 200 multiple-choice questions (25 unscored) and a 4-hour time limit. Scores run 200–800 and you need 500 to pass.
| Questions | 200 multiple choice (175 scored + 25 unscored pretest) |
|---|---|
| Time limit | 4 hours |
| Passing score | Scaled score of 500 (scale 200–800) |
| Fee | $225 per test in most states and in Canada |
| Delivery | Computer-based at PSI test centers in most states; Illinois, South Dakota, Washington and Canada use other proctors |
Licensing requirements (education, field inspections, which exam is accepted) vary by state.
Source: EBPHI — National Home Inspector Examination FAQ · checked 2026-10-16
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What is the NHIE exam?
The NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination) is the primary home inspector licensing exam, accepted by most states that require licensing. It has 200 multiple-choice questions (25 of them unscored pretest questions) and a four-hour time limit, covering home inspection standards of practice, defect identification, and reporting requirements. It is scale scored from 200 to 800, and 500 is the pass point.
Is the NHIE hard to pass?
The exam board does not publish an NHIE pass rate on its exam pages. The passing point is set by a panel of subject-matter experts based on each question's difficulty, and you need a scaled score of 500. Formal inspector training plus practice with NHIE-style questions across every system is the most reliable way to prepare.
Do I need a license to be a home inspector?
Licensing requirements vary by state. Many states license or register home inspectors and some have no formal requirement; check your state on the exam board's state regulations pages. Even in unlicensed states, passing the NHIE or obtaining InterNACHI certification significantly improves credibility and client trust.
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