Arkansas requires the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). Licensing is handled by the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board. Pre-licensing education: 80 hours of pre-licensing education; distance education is not accepted for the initial requirement. Insurance: Not listed in EBPHI's summary.
Arkansas requirements at a glance
| Exam | National Home Inspector Examination |
|---|---|
| License type | Home inspector |
| Pre-licensing education | 80 hours of pre-licensing education; distance education is not accepted for the initial requirement. |
| Field training / experience | Not required. |
| Insurance | Not listed in EBPHI's summary. |
| Continuing education | 14 hours annually after the first 12 months of registration; distance CE is allowed. |
Other requirements
- Registered under the Arkansas Home Inspectors Registration Act; annual renewal.
Who regulates home inspectors in Arkansas
Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board
(501) 683-3710
How to prepare for the exam in Arkansas
The NHIE is 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored) with a 4-hour limit, and you need a scaled score of 500 to pass. It is weighted 70% Property Inspection, 20% Analysis & Reporting and 10% Professional Responsibilities, so weight your study the same way. Take a diagnostic practice test first, drill your weakest categories, and sit at least one full timed practice exam before test day.
Summarized from the state regulation summary published by the NHIE's exam board, checked October 2026. Licensing rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board before you apply.