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- Updated Oct 2026
Maryland Home Inspector Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Maryland home inspectors need 30 hours of CE every two years, counted from the date their license was first issued, and up to 30% can be taken outside a classroom.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors requirements
Hours per cycle
30 hrs
Includes 2 hrs report writing and 2 hrs standards of practice
Cycle
2 years
Counted from your first issue date
Deadline
License expiration date
The second anniversary of issuance, then every 2 years
Online allowed?
Up to 30%
9 of 30 hours; live interactive virtual classes count as classroom
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Maryland home inspector license?
Every licensed Maryland home inspector needs CE to renew. Renewal is handled by the state through the Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors.
CE applies to
- Licensed Maryland home inspectors
Exemptions
- Your first license renewal (no CE required)
- The Commission may excuse CE for health reasons certified by a medical doctor, extended active duty military service or other good cause
You also need liability insurance
To renew, you must show proof of at least $150,000 of general liability insurance with your name on the certificate.
Maryland home inspector CE at a glance
Maryland home inspector renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors |
| CE required? | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 30 hrs |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | 2 hrs report writing; 2 hrs minimum standards of practice (delayed until Jan 1, 2027) |
| Online allowed? | Up to 30% (9 hrs) |
| Deadline | Second anniversary of issuance, then every two years |
| Who reports | You certify compliance on your renewal application; the Commission may verify |
| Carryover | No |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Renewal fee | $325 |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Maryland home inspector license need?
You need 30 hours of approved CE every two years, including 2 hours of home inspection report writing and 2 hours on the minimum standards of practice. The Commission has delayed the standards of practice hours until January 1, 2027. Up to 30% of your hours, 9 hours, can be completed outside a classroom.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Inspector | 30 hrs | 2 hrs report writing; 2 hrs minimum standards of practice (delayed until Jan 1, 2027) | No more than 8 hrs in any one subject | Up to 30% (9 hrs) outside a classroom |
CE isn’t required at your first renewal. A Commission-approved live, interactive virtual class (not pre-recorded) counts as classroom time.
Deadline
When is the Maryland home inspector license renewal deadline?
Maryland home inspector licenses must be renewed by the second anniversary of issuance and every two years after that. The Commission emails renewal instructions about 60 days before expiration. Finish all 30 hours before you renew.
| Deadline rule | By the second anniversary of license issuance, then every two years |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Late penalty | An expired license must be reinstated: $325 renewal fee plus a $50 reinstatement fee |
| CE completion deadline | Within the 24 months before renewal, finished in full before you renew |
Steps
How to renew a Maryland home inspector license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete 30 hours of approved CE, including 2 hours of report writing, before you renew. No more than 30% (9 hours) can be outside a classroom. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion for every course you finish. It’s your proof if your hours are ever questioned. - Confirm it’s reportedWhen you renew
You certify your CE on the renewal application under penalty of perjury. The Commission may ask for copies of your original documentation. - Pay the renewal fee$325 fee
Renew online with the Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors, pay the $325 fee and show proof of $150,000 general liability insurance. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm with the commission that your license shows a new expiration date two years out.
Providers
Approved Maryland home inspector license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay.
Approval
How to check a Maryland home inspector CE course is approved
Only courses from Commission-approved providers count, and the Commission must find the course adds to your knowledge of home inspection services. Up to 30% of your CE can be taken outside a classroom, and no more than 8 hours in one subject count.
- Confirm the course is approved for Maryland home inspector CE before you pay.
- Track online hours so you stay within 30% (9 hours).
- Make sure your total reaches 30 hours, with no more than 8 in one subject, before you renew.
Reporting
How Maryland home inspector CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
You report your own CE. The renewal application asks you to certify, under penalty of perjury, that you met the requirement. The Commission may verify your hours and ask for copies of your original documentation.
- Keep a certificate of completion for every course.
- Note which hours were outside a classroom so you can show you stayed within the 30% limit.
- Print your online renewal confirmation for your records.
Cost
How much does Maryland home inspector license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| License renewal fee (two-year) | $325 | Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors |
| Reinstatement fee | $50 plus the $325 renewal fee | Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors |
| CE courses (30 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the Commission’s fee schedule, checked October 2026.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Maryland home inspector license
If your license expires, renewal becomes a reinstatement. You can reinstate within five years by completing 30 hours of CE and paying the $325 renewal fee plus a $50 reinstatement fee.
Grace period
Not stated. Renew before your expiration date to avoid reinstatement.
Reinstatement
Complete 30 hours of CE and pay $325 plus a $50 reinstatement fee, within five years after the license expires.
After five years
The Commission can’t reinstate a license that has been expired for more than five years.
Makeup CE
You still need all 30 hours, with no more than 30% outside a classroom, before you can renew.
Who controls
Who controls Maryland home inspector license renewal?
Renewal authority
Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors
100 S. Charles Street, Tower 1, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-230-6363
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Maryland home inspector licenses
- Approves CE providers and courses
- Sets the 30-hour CE requirement, required topics and online limit
- May verify CE through audits
Getting licensed
Getting a Maryland home inspector license
Need the license first? Our Maryland guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Maryland home inspector license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Maryland home inspector need?
30 hours every two years.
When is the deadline?
Your license expires every two years, based on the date it was first issued. Finish your CE and renew before then.
Can I take CE online?
Partly. Up to 30% of your CE, 9 hours, can be outside a classroom. A live, interactive virtual class counts as classroom time.
Who reports my hours?
You do. You certify your CE on the renewal application, and the Commission may ask for your documentation.
Do hours carry over?
No. Hours beyond 30 in one two-year term can’t be credited to the next term.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Your license has to be reinstated. Complete 30 hours of CE and pay $325 plus a $50 reinstatement fee, within five years.
Is CE required for my first renewal?
No. Home inspectors don’t need CE at the first renewal of the license.
Sources
Official sources for Maryland home inspector CE rules
- Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors, license renewal
- Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors, continuing education requirements
- Maryland Commission, Home Inspector Continuing Professional Competency
- Maryland Commission, Renew Your Home Inspector License
- Maryland Commission, Forms & Fees
- COMAR 09.36.08.02, Basic Requirement
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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