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Home Inspector
Training: 80 hours | Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Home Inspector Registration Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
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Registered
Regulation
80 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
Annual (renewed by December 31 each year)
Renewal Period
14 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$250.00 per year
Annual application/registration fee
License Fee
Included in registration fee
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee paid to EBPHI
Arkansas requires state licensing to practice as a home inspector. You must meet education, examination, and other requirements before performing inspections.
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Minimum coverage: $100,000 general liability
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Standards Details
Arkansas has adopted Standards of Practice for home inspectors under the Home Inspector Registration Board
Report Requirements
Written report required for each inspection
Required Education Hours
80 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
16 hours of field training (included in 80-hour total) inspections
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
State-Specific Exam
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500 (NHIE)
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee; ASHI exam fee separate
Overall licensing difficulty: 3/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination)
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500 (NHIE)
Cost of failing
Retake fee: $225Invest in preparation to pass the first time.
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination).
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Annual application/registration fee | $250.00 per year |
License Fee | Included in registration fee |
Exam Fee NHIE fee paid to EBPHI | $225 |
Total Government Fees Registration + NHIE exam fee; does not include ASHI exam fee or education costs | $475+ |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
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Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
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Arkansas has 92% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Arkansas has below-average home inspectors density — strong demand for new home inspectors.
Arkansas ranks #49 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Arkansas requires passing both the NHIE and the ASHI exam. The registration application must be notarized, and the fee structure varies depending on time of year ($250 Jan-June, $375 July-Dec).
Arkansas requires both the NHIE and the ASHI exam
Application must be notarized
Registration fee is $375 if applied between July 1 and December 31
At least 8 of the 14 CE hours must be completed in-person
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
Since 2023, applicants may complete a supervised apprenticeship (minimum 3 inspections, 10 hours) as an alternative pathway to meet practical experience requirements.
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