Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County

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Home Inspector License Application

This application is for people seeking a new Philadelphia home inspector license and collects applicant, business, license, tax, insurance, and certification information.

What this form is

Use this application to apply for a new Home Inspector License in Philadelphia. It asks for applicant and business contact details, license and tax account information, and confirmations about age, taxes, insurance, and professional certification. Applicants must also provide a photo ID and, if not self-employed, an employer statement on company letterhead; the City must be named as certificate holder on the insurance certificate.

Who needs it

Anyone applying for a new Philadelphia Home Inspector License must complete this application and provide the required information and supporting materials.

How to submit it

The form says not to mail this application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed insurance certificate, photo identification, and employment statement are not identified as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Inspector License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in applicant and business details, license and tax account information, and the requested confirmations.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Provide the listed insurance certificate and photo identification; include an employer statement if you are not self-employed.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Do not mail the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Inspector License Application?
No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, with no notary block. The listed insurance certificate, photo identification, and employment statement are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Home Inspector License Application?
The form says not to mail the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?
It requests applicant and business contact information, license and tax account details, and confirmations about insurance, age, taxes, and professional certification.
What supporting materials are listed?
The form lists an active certificate of insurance, photo identification, and, for applicants who are not self-employed, a current or prospective employment statement on company letterhead signed by the employer.

Need something notarized?

This Home Inspector License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Philadelphia form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.