Montana – Home Inspection State Regulations

Regulating Body: 

Montana Department of Labor and Industry

Phone: (406) 444-7734

Mailing Address:

Registration Section
PO Box 8011
Helena, MT 59604

Website: http://erd.dli.mt.gov/work-comp-regulations/montana-contractor/Home-Inspector-Registration

Quick Montana Facts:

  • Home inspection is regulated
  • Distance education is allowed
  • Registration type: Home Inspector

Required:

  • Comprehensive home inspection instruction
    • 40 hours
    • or has passed a Department approved national examination
  • CE
    • 40 hours over the prior two years
  • Member of a national home inspector association
  • Covered by a minimum of $100,000 general commercial liability insurance, and a minimum of $100,000 errors and omissions insurance
  • Covered under a workers’ compensation policy or has an independent contractor exemption certificate (ICEC) for the occupation of home inspection

Exam: National Home Inspector Examination