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Virginia Home Inspection Requirements

Virginia requires home inspectors to be state-licensed. Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) — Home Inspector Board sets the standards. Required forms and disclosures for Virginia inspections are below — plus a free template aligned to VA practice.

01 · Licensing

Licensure requirements

Required. 70 hours of education + 50 inspections + examination + insurance. New construction (NRS) home inspectors require additional education and certification.

Regulator: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) — Home Inspector Board

02 · Required forms & disclosures

Required Virginia forms

03 · Virginia-aligned template

Free Virginia home inspection report template

A free home inspection report template structured for Virginia practice — InterNACHI / ASHI-aligned section order, severity-tier defect classification, photo-evidence-pairing, and a one-page summary. Compatible with Virginia's required disclosures.

Virginia inspection FAQ

Do home inspectors need a license in Virginia?

Yes. Required. 70 hours of education + 50 inspections + examination + insurance. New construction (NRS) home inspectors require additional education and certification. The regulator is Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) — Home Inspector Board.

What forms are required for a Virginia home inspection?

Virginia SOP; Residential Property Disclosure (§55.1-700); New Residential Structure (NRS) endorsement for new-construction inspections.

Where can I find a Virginia home inspection report template?

A free Virginia-aligned home inspection report template is available on this page. Download the PDF, edit in Word or Google Docs, or load it into InspectorData for live AI-assisted reporting (90 days free).

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