National Home Inspector Examination Preparation2023 Content OutlineRegister for NHIE
Exam day

Arrive ready for a four-hour computer-based examination.

Prepare identification, confirmation, arrival timing, pacing, test-center rules, and the official score report you may need for licensing.

01Registration confirmation

Confirm location, date, reporting time, and test-provider instructions.

02Accepted identification

Use the exact identification required by your testing provider and state route.

03Four-hour pacing

Average 72 seconds per question. Flag difficult items and protect review time.

04Score report

Keep the official report and unique identifying information. Your state may not receive it automatically.

Your score may not be sent automatically

EBPHI states that the candidate is responsible for following through with the appropriate licensing authority. Retain the score report and follow your state's application instructions.

After a failed attempt

Use the performance graph, when provided, to rebuild weak domains. The standard retake waiting period is 30 days unless state rules say otherwise.