A Message from the Executive Director

Mr. Elwood Mosley, executive director of the DLLR Commission for Appraisers and Home Inspectors, has asked us to be aware of the potential bottleneck in the license approval process. As we near the January 1, 2008 deadline for the requirement that home inspectors in the state of Maryland be licensed, the rate at which applications are being received by the commission continues to rise.

Applicants are being encouraged to submit their applications as soon as practical. Those applicants who are enrolled in classes, can still submit all their other paperwork before finishing the class.

“Please,” requests Mr. Mosley, “don’t send documents to us one at a time. If, however, you have everything together except for your class completion certificate, go ahead and submit the application with all the required documentation. Then, simply send us the class certificate when you have it.”

Click here to download the application

Other documents required with the application include:

• $50 Application Fee


• Proof of high school graduation or equivalency


• Insurance Certificate


• Name DLLR as a certificate holder


• Name inspector as insured (not just the company)

In order to become a licensed home inspector, an applicant must complete an approved education program, have a high school diploma or equivalency and carry a minimum of $50,000 in liability insurance.

The cost of a home inspector license is $400.00 and is valid for two-years. In addition, a one-time $50.00 non-refundable application fee is required with the application.

As of January 1, 2008, it will be illegal to operate in Maryland without a valid Maryland Home Inspector's license. Violators will be subject to criminal charges, up to a one-year jail sentence and/or a $5,000 penalty.