State-contracted exam route
Illinois regulates home inspectors and uses the NHIE with additional Illinois-specific questions through its contracted administrator.
Education or experience
60 pre-license hours plus 40 hours of field experience.
Examination route
NHIE plus Illinois-specific content; register through the state-contracted route.
Regulating authority
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Do not stop after the exam
Confirm the current application, background, insurance, fee, and renewal requirements before accepting compensated inspections.