The steps
| 1. Does the state require a license? | Yes. Home inspector licenseOfficial source: myfloridalicense.com |
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| 2. Your official title while you train | None. Florida issues only the home inspector license; there is no trainee titleOfficial source: flsenate.gov |
| 3. Finish the pre-license education | A DBPR-approved 120-hour pre-license courseOfficial source: myfloridalicense.com |
| 4. Get your field or ride-along inspections | None required. The law requires a course of at least 120 hours covering structure, electrical, HVAC, roof covering, plumbing, interior, exterior and site, plus the examOfficial source: flsenate.gov |
| 5. Who can supervise you | None. The law sets no supervised inspectionsOfficial source: flsenate.gov |
| 6. Pass the exam | A DBPR-approved exam, such as the NHIE or the Florida Home Inspector ExamOfficial source: myfloridalicense.com |
| 7. Apply for the license | Apply to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Home Inspectors) once you meet the requirements. |
Finding a supervising inspector in Florida
Per the official sources, Florida sets no supervised inspections for the license. Even so, going out with an experienced inspector is a practical way to learn the work before you do it alone.
Florida page: find a supervisor Join free as a potential trainee
More guides
- Do you need a license to be a home inspector?
- Home inspector ride-along requirements by state
- How to become a home inspector in Texas
- How to become a home inspector in New York
- How to become a home inspector in Illinois
- How to become a home inspector in North Carolina
- How to become a home inspector in Virginia
- How to become a home inspector in New Jersey
- How to become a home inspector in Arizona
Everything in this guide comes from the official sources linked, checked in October 2026. Rules change: confirm with your state agency before you enroll or pay for a course. Spot an error? Email [email protected].