Learn about the fees associated with home inspector licensing such as exam, renewal, and education fees.
Forms of payment
- We cannot accept payments over the phone or in person
- If you're paying online, pay with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express (no gift cards)
- Make checks or money orders payable to Department of Licensing
Fees can be paid online or by mail. If you choose to mail your payment, please send it to:
Home Inspector Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3917
Seattle, WA 98124-3917
License fees
| Description |
Fee |
| First home inspector license (includes application and initial license) |
$720 |
Examination fees
| Description |
Fee |
| Examination |
$300 |
| Full re-examination |
$300 |
| National portion re-examination |
$250 |
| State portion re-examination |
$125 |
| License print fee |
$5 |
Renewal fees
| Description |
Fee |
| License renewal |
$415 |
| Late license renewal (includes penalty) |
$485 |
| Penalty paid before license reinstatement |
$150 |
Educator fees
| Description |
Fee |
| Course review |
$85 |
| License print fee |
$5 |
