1. a) An applicant for a home inspector license shall submit in a manner prescribed by the Division, the following:

   1. 1) An application that is signed and fully completed by the applicant;
   2. 2) Verification that the applicant is at least 18 years of age;
   3. 3) Successful completion of high school or education equivalency required under Section 5-10(a)(3) of the Act;
   4. 4) Proof of successful completion of the pre-license education requirements, as provided by the Act and this Part;
   5. 5) Proof of successful completion of an examination for licensure authorized by the Department pursuant to Section 5-10(a)(4) of the Act;
   6. 6) The required fee set forth in Section 1410.400;
   7. 7) Proof of general liability insurance coverage as required by Section 5-50 of the Act and Section 1410.235; and
   8. 8) If applicable, any disclosures required under Section 5-10(c) of the Act.
2. b) Applicants have 3 years from the date of application to complete the application process. If the process has not been completed within 3 years, the application shall be denied and the fee forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.
3. c) Upon receipt of the required documents and review of the application, the Division shall issue a license authorizing practice as a home inspector or shall notify the applicant of any deficiency.
4. d) An applicant shall have one year from the date of receipt of a passing licensure examination score to submit an application to the Division and to meet the requirements for licensure.

(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 2424, effective February 2, 2024)