July - December 2024 Home Inspection Written Examination Information and Schedule
You can register for the exam at the test center, on the day of the exam. Refer to the schedule below to find the
most convenient location, date and time for you to take an upcoming exam.
Seats are limited and assigned on a first-come/first-served basis. If you are late, you will not be admitted into
the exam
What to Bring
1. A form of government issued signature identification which must be photo-bearing. Your identification MUST BE
CURRENT and from the following list:
• Driver's license
• State issued identification (ex. non-driver ID)
• Military ID
• United States Passport
• Employment Authorization Card (issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)
• United States INS issued ID
• Certificate of US citizenship
• Foreign Passport
• IDNYC (NYC Resident ID card)
• Brazilian, Mexican, Honduran or Ecuadorian Consular ID
•
Mexico Voter ID Card
2. $50 examination fee. You may pay by check or money order made payable to the Department of State or charge the
fee to MasterCard or Visa. Cash will not be accepted. Examination fees are nonrefundable. A $20 fee will be
charged for any returned check.
3.
Admission Notice (if applicable).
4. Two #2 pencils. Pencils will not be provided at the exam site.
Exam Center Policies
Cellular phones, beepers and any other electronic devices MUST be turned off during the exam.
Dictionaries, books, other reference materials, large bags and briefcases are not allowed at the exam center. Do not bring
these materials to the exam center as there is no place to store them.
Eating, drinking or smoking is not permitted at the exam center. If you bring food or beverages, you will be asked to dispose
of them before entering the exam room.
Visitors, guests and children are not permitted at the exam center.
Firearms are not allowed at the exam center.
Please contact our exam unit at (518) 473-2731 for questions pertaining
to this policy.
Any person found using notes, books, or other aids; giving or receiving help; removing examination materials or
notes from the exam center; causing a disturbance or engaging in practices contrary to the rules of proper
examination conduct will be dismissed from the exam center. Any decisions regarding disciplinary measures will be
made by the Exam Supervisor at the Department of State.
Score Reporting
All exam results are reported as either passed or failed; you will not get a numerical score.
You will be notified by mail as soon as your exam results are available.
If you pass the written exam, you will receive a notice in the mail. That original notice (not a copy) must be submitted with
your application form, license fee, etc. (Complete application details are provided in the application form instructions.)
If you fail the written exam, you will receive a notice in the mail. You may request a new exam date at the site of your choice
by emailing exams@dos.ny.gov
.
Examination results are only valid for a period of two years.
About the Exam
Examination results are only valid for a period of two years.
The exam is multiple choice, based on the 140-hour pre-licensing curriculum.
Exam topics include: License law; report writing; heating, cooling and plumbing systems; insulation and ventilation;
structural, exterior and interior components and electrical systems.
Applicants will be allowed 2½ hours to complete the test. The allotted time begins at the conclusion of the instructions.
This exam is offered in the following languages: Spanish, Haitian-Creole, Italian, Korean, Russian and Chinese.
If you wish to take the exam in one of these languages, please note in your email request and notify an exam proctor when
you report to the exam center.
Walk-In Examination Schedule
Exams may be canceled due to weather conditions or other emergencies. If hazardous weather conditions exist in your
area, you may check the Examination Cancellations and Office Closures
page of the Division of Licensing Service’s website,
the Department of State’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkDepartmentOfState/) and Twitter (@NYSDOS)
accounts or call 518-474-4429 to check for exam cancellations. Please do not call the exam centers listed below.
If you need further assistance or exam information, you may contact a Division of Licensing Services office in your area or
call the Albany call center at 518-474-4429. TDD users may contact the New York State relay operator at 1-800-662-1220.
Persons with disabilities who require accessibility information may call 518-474-4429.
Note: Seats are limited and assigned on a first-come/first-served basis. Dates and times are subject to
change. Before traveling to your exam, please visit our website for the most up-to-date schedule.
ALBANY – ALBANY COUNTY
July August September October November December
(Alfred E. Smith State Office Building) 80 South
Swan Street
Albany, New York 12239
Note: Located at the corner of Washington Avenue
and South Swan Street
9
6
10
8
5
3
9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am
BINGHAMTON – BROOME COUNTY
July August September October November December
44 Hawley Street, 15th Floor
Binghamton, NY 13901
16 13 17 22 12 10
1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm
BUFFALO – ERIE COUNTY
July August September October November December
Buffalo, NY 14203
9
6
10
8
5
3
9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am
FRANKLIN SQUARE - NASSAU COUNTY
July August September October November
December
68 Lincoln Road, Basement
Franklin Square, NY 11010
9
6
10
8
5
3
9:30am
&
1:30pm
9:30am &
1:30pm
9:30am &
1:30pm
9:30am
&
1:30pm
9:30am &
1:30pm
9:30am &
1:30pm
HAUPPAUGE – SUFFOLK COUNTY
July August September October November December
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Basement Conference Room
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Note: Building sits back off highway. Look for the
green sign near road.
9
6
10
8
5
3
9:00am
&
1:00pm
9:00am
& 1:00pm
9:00am &
1:00pm
9:00am
&
1:00pm
9:00am &
1:00pm
9:00am &
1:00pm
NEW YORK CITY – NEW YORK
COUNTY
July August September October November December
New York, NY 10038
Note: Enter doors to the left of the main lobby. Take
escalator to the 2nd floor
9
6
10
1
5
3
9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am
POMONA – ROCKLAND COUNTY
July August September
October November December
35 Firemen's Memorial Drive
Pomona, NY 10970
8
5
9
7
4
2
1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm
ROCHESTER – MONROE COUNTY
July August September October November December
620 Westfall Road
Rochester, NY 14620
Note: Park in lot on right. DO NOT ENTER THROUGH
MAIN LOBBY. Look for Sign, "New York State Testing."
22
26
23
28
25
16
1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm
SYRACUSE – ONONDAGA COUNTY
July August September October November December
333 E Washington St. Main Floor
Syracuse, NY 13202
22
26
23
28
25
16
1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm
UTICA – ONEIDA COUNTY
July August September October November December
207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Room 205
8
5
9
7
4
2
1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:30pm
Remember that you must bring your $50 examination fee and photo ID and arrive to the exam site at
least 15 minutes prior to the exam start time.