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Washington Home Inspection Requirements

Washington requires home inspectors to be state-licensed. Washington State Department of Licensing — Home Inspector Program sets the standards. Required forms and disclosures for Washington inspections are below — plus a free template aligned to WA practice.

01 · Licensing

Licensure requirements

Required. 120 hours of fundamentals + 40 hours of state law + 40 inspections + examination.

Regulator: Washington State Department of Licensing — Home Inspector Program

02 · Required forms & disclosures

Required Washington forms

03 · Washington-aligned template

Free Washington home inspection report template

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

Washington inspection FAQ

Do home inspectors need a license in Washington?

Yes. Required. 120 hours of fundamentals + 40 hours of state law + 40 inspections + examination. The regulator is Washington State Department of Licensing — Home Inspector Program.

What forms are required for a Washington home inspection?

Washington SOP (WAC 308-408C); Form 17 Real Property Disclosure.

Where can I find a Washington home inspection report template?

A free Washington-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).

Inspect in Washington? Get the template free.

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