Requirements to Become an Arkansas Home Inspector

• Arkansas home inspection education hours: 80 hours (qualifying education to obtain a registration as a home inspector must include a minimum 64 hours of instruction and a minimum of 16 hours of field training)
• Exam Required: NHIE and ASHI Standards and Ethics Examination
• Application Fee: $250.00 per year (other fees may apply)
• Insurance Requirements: General liability insurance of at least $100,000
• Background check is not required but need to disclose.
• Fingerprints are not required
• High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: Annual, expires December 31st

Arkansas Home Inspector Continuing Education Requirements

• 14 hours of education annually (a minimum of 8 hours of CE must be approved as mandatory courses)

Arkansas State Licensing Board

• Arkansas State Board of Appraisers, Abstractors, and Home Inspectors establishes the Arkansas Home Inspector License Requirements