Is home inspector insurance required in NYC

[Shahid Malik]

I am PE and would like to start home inspections in NYC. Does any one know if I am "required" by the city or state to carry any liability insurance to conduct home inspections. Do I need any type of registration with Department of Consumer Affairs or any other regulatory body or simply advertise in the paper and start making reports.

Please inform.

Thanks

[John Ghent]

Google the Home Inspector Licensing Bureau. Yes, you need general liability but I am not sure of the exact amount. They are in Albany. P.S. there are already too many inspectors in NY.

[Billy Stephens]

---- or simply advertise in the paper and start making reports.

Please inform.

Thanks
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Maybe I should Advertise in The New York Times. :D
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[Brandon Chew]

Shahid,

To get state requirements, start here: Welcome to the Division of Licensing (http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/homemain.htm) . Then ring city hall in the Big Apple to see if there's anything special required by NYC.

Brandon