Georgia regulations
The Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report
Buying or selling a home in Georgia? The "termite letter" your agent or lender asks for is a specific, state-defined form.
01 What it is
The Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report (WIIR) is the form defined in the Commission’s rules (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 620-6-.03). According to the GDA, it is the basis for transfer of real property in Georgia, and Commission guidance states it is the only form permitted for real-property transfers, including HUD and VA situations.
02 Who can issue it
Only a pest control company licensed in the wood-destroying organism category may issue the WIIR.
03 What it does and doesn’t do
The report documents an inspection of accessible areas for evidence of wood-destroying organisms at the time of inspection. It is not a structural engineering report, and it does not guarantee that hidden or future infestations don’t exist. Read the inaccessible-areas section carefully.
Tips for buyers and sellers
- Order the inspection early enough to address findings before closing.
- Sellers: gather prior termite contracts and treatment records.
- Buyers: ask whether an existing termite contract can be transferred.
- Read the inaccessible-areas section; finished basements and stored items can limit the inspection.
- If damage is noted, consider a separate evaluation by a qualified contractor.
Sources
- GDA Fact Sheet — Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 620-6-.03 — Official Georgia WIIR
- SPCC Notice 15-01 — Official Georgia WIIR for HUD and VA Mortgages
Sources reviewed November 2026. Regulations change; confirm with the issuing agency.