Home Inspector Licensing in Arkansas

Must have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, and fair dealing, and be competent to transact the business of a registered Home Inspector in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public. 2) Must be at least 18 years old. 3) Must have a High School Diploma or a Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED). 4) Must meet current educational and experience requirements for registration prior to the time of application for registration. 5) A non-resident applicant shall be in good standing as a Home Inspector in every jurisdiction where licensed or registered.

• Applicant must still meet Arkansas qualifications. 6) Application for registration or renewal may be denied if the applicant has been convicted, found guilty or pled guilty, regardless of adjudication, in any jurisdiction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, of any felony, or is currently adjudicated as being insane. 7) Must have general liability insurance of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). 8) Successful completion of 80 hour or more Board approved preregistration home inspector education course. 9) Successful passage of two part competency examination.
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Must have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, and fair dealing, and be competent to transact the business of a registered Home Inspector in such a manner as to safeguard the interests of the public. 2) Must be at least 18 years old. 3) Must have a High School Diploma or a Graduate Equivalent Diploma (GED). 4) Must meet current educational and experience requirements for registration prior to the time of application for registration. 5) A non-resident applicant shall be in good standing as a Home Inspector in every jurisdiction where licensed or registered.

• Applicant must still meet Arkansas qualifications. 6) Application for registration or renewal may be denied if the applicant has been convicted, found guilty or pled guilty, regardless of adjudication, in any jurisdiction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, of any felony, or is currently adjudicated as being insane. 7) Must have general liability insurance of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). 8) Successful completion of 80 hour or more Board approved preregistration home inspector education course. 9) Successful passage of two part competency examination.
• Examination and Fees: 80 hour classroom seminar is required, Examination includes two parts: National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) and Standards and Ethics Examination (ASHI), Initial Registration fee: $250.00 (January 1 thru June 30), $375.00 (July 1 thru December 31), Annual Renewal fee: $250.00, Pre-Registration Course Provider fees (per curriculum): Initial qualifying fee: $200.00 for first year, Annual renewal fee: $100.00/year, Continuing education provider fees (per course): Initial qualifying fee: $45.00 for first year, Additional course filing fee: $25.00 for first year, Annual renewal fee per course: $25.00/year

Education: Specific course required.

Experience: No experience required.

Background/Criminal Review: Background check required.

Physical Requirement: No physical requirements.

License Type: Stand-alone license.

4) Must meet current educational and experience requirements for registration prior to the time of application for registration.

6) Application for registration or renewal may be denied if the applicant has been convicted, found guilty or pled guilty, regardless of adjudication, in any jurisdiction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, of any felony, or is currently adjudicated as being insane.

8) Successful completion of 80 hour or more Board approved preregistration home inspector education course.

9) Successful passage of two part competency examination.

Examination and Fees: 80 hour classroom seminar is required, Examination includes two parts: National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) and Standards and Ethics Examination (ASHI), Initial Registration fee: $250.00 (January 1 thru June 30), $375.00 (July 1 thru December 31), Annual Renewal fee: $250.00, Pre-Registration Course Provider fees (per curriculum): Initial qualifying fee: $200.00 for first year, Annual renewal fee: $100.00/year, Continuing education provider fees (per course): Initial qualifying fee: $45.00 for first year, Additional course filing fee: $25.00 for first year, Annual renewal fee per course: $25.00/year.