How to Get Licensed

If you are applying for an LSBHI Home Inspection License, you must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED and you will also be required to:

  1. Apply to the Louisiana State Police for a criminal background check, pay all costs associated therewith and submit the results to the board. If you have any concerns about the results of your criminal background check, please contact the LSBHI prior to beginning any education program.  
  2. Complete a minimum of 90 hours of education with an LSBHI approved Education Provider. After completing step 2, steps 3-6 can be done in any order.
  3. Pass NHIE Exam
  4. Complete 30 hours of pre-licensing platform training, as well as ten (10) live inspections with an approved in-field trainer
  5. Attend Report Writing Seminar given by LSBHI approved providers
  6. Obtain Insurance
  7. Apply with the LSBHI- This step must be done last. All licensing requirements must be completed within 36 months of commencement.

WELCOME HOME ACT

If you hold an active home inspector license in another state for at least one year, are in good standing, and can provide proof of Louisiana residency, you may be eligible for licensure in Louisiana under the Welcome Home Act. Please contact the Board office for more details at lsbhi@lsbhi.la.gov

1. Complete & Submit Background Check

Applicants must apply to the Louisiana State Police for a criminal background check, pay all costs associated therewith and submit the results to the board. Background checks expire 365 days after the date of issuance.

Mail the completed background check to the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors, 5211 Essen Lane, Suite 9, Baton Rouge LA 70809. If you wish to drop the background check off in person, please slide it under the door at the Essen Lane address. Be sure to include your email address and phone number with the paperwork.

Background Check Fingerprint Instructions Service Code: 27N4RK

Louisiana Applicant Processing System (LAPS)

The Louisiana Applicant Processing System (LAPS) provides a statewide network of fingerprint sites where applicants can submit digital fingerprints within their local communities. Applicants seeking a Right to Review their criminal history can schedule an appointment online, attend the appointment, pay for the service, and then receive their Right to Review criminal history report either via mail or email.

Directions for Scheduling an Appointment

Applicants seeking a Right to Review their criminal history can schedule an appointment online, attend the appointment, pay for the service, and then receive their Right to Review criminal history report either via mail or email.

Louisiana Right-to-Review Appointment Scheduling Guide

Locate a Site for a Fingerprint Card

Because many government organizations (i.e. Department of Immigration) require physical copies of your fingerprints, many IdentoGO Centers offer the ability to digitally collect an applicant’s fingerprint images and then print them onto a standard fingerprint card (FD-258). Search for a site near you.

Learn More About Identogo Fingerprint Card Services

Right to Review Options:

Printed Copy Right to Review: This option queues the request in our system, and our staff will print a physical copy of the criminal history report and mail it to the requester. The printed report will be stamped “True Copy,” signed by one of our employees, and embossed with a raised state seal. This option meets the requirements of agencies, such as the Secretary of State, that need printed copies with raised seals. For Right to Review reports related to expungements, some agencies may require both the criminal history report and printed fingerprint cards. Printed fingerprint cards can be obtained separately from a local sheriff’s office, police department, or IdentoGO location. IdentoGO provides full fingerprinting services as part of a separate process at State Police Headquarters for an additional fee

Emailed Right to Review: This option delivers a secure link to an email, granting one-time access to the criminal history report. The report can then be printed. It will be marked “True Copy” at the top of the first page and the bottom of the last page, and will include a digital signature from one of our employees.

2. Complete Initial 90 Hours of Training

Finding an LSBHI Approved Provider:

If you are applying for an LSBHI Home Inspector License, you must go through a minimum of 90 hours of education with an LSBHI approved Education Provider.

LSBHI Approved Education Providers:

American Home Inspectors Training Institute
American Home Inspectors Training Institute
www.ahit.com/
Address

5670 Greenwood Plaza Blvd
Suite 340w
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone

800-441-9411

Fax

N/A

Classroom Training
No
Online Training
Yes
Email
American Inspection Academy
American Inspection Academy
americaninspectionacademy.com/
Address

8733 Siegen Lane #307
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Phone

225-257-5507

Fax

270-717-7361

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
Yes
Email
ATI – Home Inspector Training
ATI – Home Inspector Training
www.atihomeinspectortraining.com/
Address

822 N. A1A Highway
Suite 310
Ponte Vedra, FL 32082

Phone

855-735-2021

Fax

N/A

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
Yes
Email
Burk Baker School of Real Estate
Burk Baker School of Real Estate
Address

2834 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Phone

225-293-6000

Fax

N/A

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
No
Email N/A
Carson Dunlop & Associates LTD.
Carson Dunlop & Associates LTD.
www.carsondunlop.com/
Address

120 Carlton Street
Suite 407
Toronto, Canada M5A 4K2

Phone

800-268-7070

Fax

N/A

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
Yes
Email N/A
Donaldson Educational Services LLC
Donaldson Educational Services LLC
donaldsoneducation.com/
Address

2601 N. Hullen St.
Suite 210
Metairie, LA 70002

Phone

504-456-1785

Fax

504-456-1789

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
Yes
Email
Inspection Certification Associates
Inspection Certification Associates
icaschool.com/
Address

332 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 1032-C286
Chicago, IL 60604-4434

Phone

888-568-4633

Fax

N/A

Classroom Training
No
Online Training
Yes
Email
InterNACHI
InterNACHI
www.nachi.org/
Address

1750 30th St. Suite 301
Boulder, CO 80301

Phone

720-735-7125

Fax

N/A

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
Yes
Email
National Property Inspections, Inc.
National Property Inspections, Inc.
www.npiweb.com/
Address

9375 Burt St.
Suite 201
Omaha, NE 68144

Phone

800-333-9807

Fax

800-933-2508

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
No
Email
Pillar to Post Inc.
Pillar to Post Inc.
pillartopost.com/
Address

5399 Eglinton Ave West
Suite 110
Toronto, ON, ON, Canada M9C 5K6

Phone

416-620-3563

Fax

N/A

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
Yes
Email
Precision School of Inspection
Precision School of Inspection
Address

35635 Woodland Ridge Dr.
Denham Springs, LA 70706

Phone

225-333-1020

Fax

N/A

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
No
Email
Professional Home Inspection Institute
Professional Home Inspection Institute
www.homeinspectioninstitute.com/index.php
Address

103 N. Egan Ave.
Madison, SD 57042

Phone

800-983-6322

Fax

605-427-2647

Classroom Training
No
Online Training
Yes
Email
World Inspection Network (WIN Home Inspection)
World Inspection Network (WIN Home Inspection)
wini.com/
Address

550 W. Washington Blvd Suite 201
Chicago , Illinois 60661

Phone

206-694-8024

Fax

N/A

Classroom Training
Yes
Online Training
No
Email

3. Pass NHIE Exam

The applicant must pass the National Home Inspectors Examination given by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (PSI Exam). The cost for the exam is $225. You are responsible for making arrangements to take the exam. For instructions on how to register for the exam please review this document with further steps.

For more information about the National Home Inspector Examination, visit their website or email or call 1.847.298.7750

4. Complete In-Field Training

Finding an LSBHI Approved In-Field Trainer:

The Trainee must complete 30 hours of prelicensing platform training, as well as ten (10) live inspections with an approved in-field trainer.

LSBHI Approved In-Field Trainers:

Stevens, John
Stevens, John
Address

31285 N. Cafeline Rd
Tickfaw, LA 70466

Phone

225-405-2038

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
McNabb, Ryan
McNabb, Ryan
Address

11639 Littlefield Ave.
Zachary, LA 70791

Phone

225-257-5000

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
McLain, Brandon
McLain, Brandon
Address

1020 Heather Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70726

Phone

2225-773-0195

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Zepeda, Alex
Zepeda, Alex
Address

6219 E. Texas St.
Bossier City, LA 71111

Phone

318-423-1880

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Lafleur, Jade
Lafleur, Jade
Address

221 Teljean Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503

Phone

337-459-7897

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Shane Alexander
Shane Alexander
Address

274 Walnut St.
Houma, LA 70364

Phone

504-256-8189

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Gordon Atwell
Gordon Atwell
Address

35635 Woodland Ridge
Denham Springs, LA 70706

Phone

225-333-1020 | 225-664-5066

Fax

225-667-9926

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Emily Beyer
Emily Beyer
Address

6224 York St.
New Orleans, LA 70125

Phone

610-360-4551

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Shawn Bernard
Shawn Bernard
Address

106 Caneview Dr.
Broussard, LA 70518

Phone

337-654-9423

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Jesse Boudoin
Jesse Boudoin
Address

900 S. College Dr. Ste. 100
Lafayette, LA 70503

Phone

337-322-4623

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Michael Burroughs
Michael Burroughs
Address

P.O. Box 14915
Monroe, LA 71207

Phone

318-376-0482

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email N/A
Clayton Costanza
Clayton Costanza
Address

39528 Rue De Fleur
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Phone

985-662-4146

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Joe Cook
Joe Cook
thehomeinspectorsnetwork.org/training/
Address

8733 Siegen Lane #307
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Phone

225-257-5507

Fax

270-717-7361

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
James Green
James Green
Address

6125 Mandeville St.
New Orleans, LA 70122

Phone

504-915-0148

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Erik Harton
Erik Harton
Address

523 Camden Park Dr.
Covington, LA 70435

Phone

985-200-2106

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Paul Fortmayer
Paul Fortmayer
Address

1136 Hardy Dr.
Covington, LA 70433

Phone

985-400-0263

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
William Harris
William Harris
AmericanInspectionAcademy.com
Address

2224 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117

Phone

225-257-5507

Fax

270-717-7361

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
No
Email
Jason Hodges
Jason Hodges
Address

38018 LA Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70706

Phone

225-936-3890

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
No
Email
Dennis Lochard
Dennis Lochard
Address

207 Alva Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592

Phone

985-265-0731

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Roland McCormick
Roland McCormick
Address

809 Birch Dr.
Deridder, LA 70634

Phone

337-401-9055

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
No
Email
Brandon Mier
Brandon Mier
Address

325 Penns Chapel Rd
Mandeville , LA 70471

Phone

985-373-1641

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Nicholas Pearson
Nicholas Pearson
Address

107 Federal St.
Lafayette, LA 70506

Phone

225-270-4959

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
Yes
Email
Aldo Russo
Aldo Russo
Address

5817 Citrus Blvd Suite A
Gonzales, LA 70123

Phone

504-300-8992

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
No
Email
Gary Vallery
Gary Vallery
Address

2670 Messina Rd
Boyce, LA 71409

Phone

318-787-9337

Fax

N/A

Live Training
Yes
Platform Training
No
Email

5. Report Writing Seminars / Standards Practice Review

As of January 1, 2007, all license applicants MUST attend the Standards of Practice and Report Writing Seminar before a Home Inspector License will be issued. Visit the calendar on the website for a list of scheduled classes. If there are no scheduled classes please check back as the calendar is updated daily. https://lsbhi.state.la.us/calendar/

6. Obtain Insurance

Licensed inspectors must also carry a minimum of $300,000 per year in Errors & Omissions with a maximum deductible of $5,000 and a minimum of $300,000 per year of General Liability Coverage with a maximum deductible of $5,000. The applicant must provide the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors a copy of the Certificate of Insurance at the time of applying. The LSBHI must be listed as the certificate holder.

7. Apply with LSBHI

$200 Application Fee (plus credit card fees)

This fee is non-refundable. All licensing requirements must be completed within 36 months of commencement.

Create an account through the application portal. Once the account has been created, you can begin completing the application online.

Application Portal

Reporting Fees

For every home inspection performed, you must remit to the LSBHI a $5 fee and must complete an Inspection Reporting Form at the end of each month with which to remit all fees due. As this $5 fee is a State mandated fee, this cost can be passed on to the client if you so choose, and you should inform the client of this.