Pass Florida NHIE exam - does that exam qualify for OHIO licensure

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If you pass the Florida version of the NHIE Exam, will that also count towards OHIO licensure requirements?

Does the NHIE certification/certificate/number certifying you passed the Florida version of exam look different than the OHIO one?

I will be working towards both certifications and only want to take one exam.

Thanks.

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Kevin Leonard @kleonard might know about reciprocal licensing in Ohio. Maybe he can help.

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Google is your friend.
https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing/home-inspectors/guides-and-resources/out-of-state-license-applicant

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The national test is the same. I’m from Ohio and now in Oregon so I’m curious how “reciprocal” that is. If you have an existing business, can you just file a DBA in another state?

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If that state only requires passing the NHIE and not a state regulated test, if you file accordingly and approved, I don’t see any reason you couldn’t. And not sure why you would need a DBA.

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I agree with Kevin, there is only one NHIE and not any state specific exams offered by them.

National Home Inspector Examination

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I appreciate all the responses. Here is why I am a little confused.

The Florida national exam is listed as follows:

  • Florida EBPHI (National Home Inspector Examination)

The Ohio (and most of the rest of the states) the exam is listed as follows:

  • NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination )

The typical NHIE is taken at a PSI exam center
The EBPHI is taken at a Pearson View Testing Center

I am really just trying to see if the EBPHI license will work for the OHIO national exam requirement.

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After further research I see the following listed as Florida licensure requirements:
After completing your home inspector education, the next step is to register for (and pass) one of these four written exams:

This exam consists of 120 questions. Test takers have 1 hour to complete the exam, and each attempt costs $125. The test is offered in person and can be taken at one of several proctored locations.

This exam consists of 200 multiple choice questions (25 of which are not scored). Test takers are given 4 hours to complete the exam, and each attempt costs roughly $225 (depending on your location).

This exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions covering the various areas of home inspection. FABI has a specific exam book you will need to prepare for the exam, “Principles of Home Inspection: Systems and Standards” 3rd Edition Update (ISBN 978-1078801386) – You can purchase this book at the FABI store. Test takers have 2 hours to complete the exam, and each test costs $200. The test is only offered in person. Testing site locations are available after registration.

The ACICP website does not list the number of questions on the exam, but it does state that students have 2 hours to complete the test. Test takers can choose to take the exam in person for $250 or online for $150.

So I will probably just take the standard NHIE as it is listed as meeting the exam requirements for both Florida and Ohio.

Would be nice to be able to take one of the Florida ones though, as they are cheaper and not as long, LOL>

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Why do you need to get licensed in both states? They are by no means close to each other. It’s hard enough getting inspections in one area. All your fees will be doubled. Each location will require it’s own insurance policy, business license, website, Google profile, phone number, scheduling software, etc. as you can’t be in both places at the same time, it seems like a waste of cash.