Apprentice Inspector Information Reference
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien
- Resident of Texas at the time application is filed
- Sponsored by a licensed professional inspector
- At least 18 years of age
- Found to be honest, trustworthy, & possessing integrity (Background Investigation through DPS)
- File the Apprentice Inspector License Application form
- Provide proof of liability insurance ($100,000 per occurrence)
Original Application Fee: $35.00
Exam: None Required
Licenses Issued: Any business day
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPRENTICE INSPECTOR
Fees:
- Real Estate Commission $40.00
- Texas Online Authority $4.00
- 2 yr Subscription to TREC Advisor $4.00
Total $48.00
Insurance and Education Required for Renewal - To renew your license on ACTIVE status, you must provide proof of professional liability insurance. Your insurance agent must complete the Certificate of Insurance form which is available on the TREC web site and send it to TREC by mail or fax (512-465-3913) at least 20 days prior to the expiration date of your license.
Also, you must have completed 16 classroom hours of commission-approved core/continuing education real estate inspection courses during each 12 month period between your most recent license expiration date and your next license expiration date.
If you submit your renewal without the required proof of insurance or continuing education, you will be issued an inactive license until these requirements are met. An inactive license does not permit a person to perform inspections.
You must submit copies of course completion certificates to TREC PRIOR TO renewing online. If you have NOT completed the required classroom hours, your license will automatically be renewed on an INACTIVE status.
You can view a full list of Texas Real Estate Inspector Approved Courses on the TREC website.
Renewal length: Two (2) years
Renewal After License Has Expired - Up to 2 years after license expiration, an individual can file another application for a license with no additional examination required; however, at least 16 hours of commission-approved core real estate inspection courses are required, as well as proof of professional liability insurance.
This information is provided by the TREC website, additional information on the Inspector Programs can be found by clicking here