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Home Inspector
License Description
Home Inspectors inspect the condition of a private residence for compensation. They visually inspect a residential unit, its attached carports and garages, and check the operation of the building systems by using the controls normally operated by the owner. They document the results of the home inspection in a written report. Requirements: 1) 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
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board
900 W. Capitol Ave. Ste. 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 683 3710
ahib@arkansas.gov
http://www.ahib.org
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Active
Active Military/Veterans
A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
Background check required
Education
Specific course required
Exam
Both state and third-party exams required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
06/28/2022
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements
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