Renew or update your license: Home inspectors

Learn how to renew or update your home inspector license.

Renew your license

  • Your license expires every 2 years, on your birthday
  • You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires
  • There is a $70 late fee if you don't renew before it expires

Renewal requirements

Make sure you have completed the required 24 hours of continuing education. Keep records of your professional development in case we ask you for them during an audit. Learn more about continuing education and audits.

Update your contact information, if necessary, before you renew your license.

How to renew your license

Follow these steps to renew your license.

Gather the required documents

  • Your license number
  • Payment for the license renewal fee
  • Documents for legal background questions (if needed)

Renew your license online

You'll receive your license faster by renewing and paying online.

Log into SecureAccess Washington (SAW)

Don't have an account? Learn how to create an account to renew online.

Renew your license by mail

To renew your license by mail, follow the instructions on your renewal notice.

If you did not receive a renewal notice, complete a Licensed Home Inspector Renewal Application form (only available in English) and submit it along with the appropriate renewal fee.

If your license expires or gets canceled

We consider you unlicensed if your license expires or gets canceled, and we may fine or discipline you if you engage in any unlicensed activity.

Update your license

Update your name or contact information, or request a duplicate license using the method that works best for you.

Duplicate licenses cost $5 each.

Update your license or request a duplicate online

You can update your license or request a duplicate copy online at any time by logging into SAW.

You can print a copy of your license that reflects your changes for free, or we can mail a new copy of your license that reflects your changes to you for $5.

Update your license or request a duplicate by email

Send an email with your changes to DOLINTHomeInspectors@dol.wa.gov.

If you are updating your name, you must provide official proof of your name change. We accept any of the following:

  • A certified copy of your marriage license or certificate
  • A court document
  • Copies of both your old and new driver licenses

Update your license or request a duplicate by mail

If you are updating your name, you must provide official proof of your name change. We accept any of the following:

  • A certified copy of your marriage license or certificate
  • A court document
  • Copies of both your old and new driver licenses

Send a letter with your changes and any required supporting documents to:

Home Inspector Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3917
Seattle, WA 98124-3917

Need additional help? Here's how to contact us:

call Phone: 360-664-6487
(TTY: Call 711)
fax Fax: 360-586-0998
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