How to become a home inspector in Arkansas
Arkansas home inspectors are licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors – Home Inspector Registration Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing). Here is what it takes to work as a licensed home inspector in Arkansas, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become a home inspector in Arkansas?
- Complete Board-approved qualifying education within three years before applying
- ICC-certified city inspectors and licensed builders with 10 years' experience are exempt from qualifying education (not the exam)
- Follow the ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
Arkansas home inspector license requirements
| State license | Yes. Arkansas requires home inspectors to register with the Home Inspector Registration Board, now part of the State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors. |
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| Licensed by | Arkansas State Board of Appraisers, Abstracters, and Home Inspectors – Home Inspector Registration Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing) |
| License name | Registered Home Inspector |
| Education or training | At least 64 hours of instruction plus at least 16 hours of field training from a Board-approved provider. |
| Exam | Pass the National Home Inspector Examination and the ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics exam. |
| Insurance or bond | At least $100,000 professional liability insurance; certificate of insurance filed at registration and each year. |
| License term | One year; all registrations expire December 31. |
| Continuing education | 14 hours of CE/QE within the last year, with completion certificates, at each renewal. |
How much does it cost?
| Registration fee | $250.00 per year |
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| Annual renewal fee | $185 ($250 – $65 discount) |
| Late renewal | $50 for each month or partial month late |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become a home inspector in Arkansas
- Complete 64 hours of approved instruction and 16 hours of field training
- Pass the NHIE and the ASHI Standards and Ethics exam
- Buy $100,000 professional liability insurance
- Create an online account and submit the application with certificates
- Pay the registration fee
- Renew by December 31 each year with 14 CE hours
Apply on the official Arkansas site
How do you check a home inspector's license in Arkansas?
- Search the name or license number on the official Arkansas home inspector license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.