How to Become a Registered Home Inspector in Arkansas

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Home Inspector Registration

To become a registered home inspector in Arkansas, you must complete an approved 80-hour classroom course and pass a state exam for home inspectors.

InterNACHI offers in-person pre-registration through local partners.

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To prepare for the state exam, you can take InterNACHI's Online Home Inspector Exam (free), the InterNACHI State Exam Prep Course (free for members), and InterNACHI's online courses (free for members).

Insurance for Inspectors

To be a licensed home inspector in Arkansas, individuals must meet certain requirements for adequate insurance coverage. InterNACHI members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit nachi.org/insurance for information on how to sign up.

Free, Online Continuing Education Courses

Arkansas Home Inspection Board (AHIB) requires home inspectors to take Continuing Education to renew their licenses.

Arkansas Home Inspection Board (AHIB) approves approves InterNACHI® as a provider of free, online education courses for home inspectors in Arkansas. View AHIB approval of InterNACHI®.

As a condition of Arkansas registration renewal, each inspector shall complete 14 hours of Continuing Education during the training year preceding the submission of his/her renewal application. 6 hours may be online, 8 hours must be completed in person.

Take Arkansas-approved free, online courses.

Home Inspection Partner Schools

For a list of local schools that teach home inspector training classes, please click here.

Click here for partner schools in Arkansas

Radon Tester Certification in Arkansas (online & free)

The Arkansas Department of Health does not certify, license or register individuals to perform radon testing or radon mitigation. Therefore, it's very important to market yourself as a Certified Radon Tester. Arkansas recommends that individuals who perform radon testing take NRPP-approved radon training. Visit the Arkansas website for details.

NRPP:

InterNACHI's free, online Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course is AARST-NRPP-approved for both initial certification and Continuing Education. To complete all components of the NRPP Radon Certification, please visit their site for more information.

NRSB:

InterNACHI's free, online Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course is NRSB-approved for initial certification. For those looking for NRSB continuing education, members should take the free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider" course.

Wood-Destroying Organisms (online & free)

The Arkansas Agriculture Department requires that inspectors be licensed by the state as private, commercial, or non-commercial pesticide applicators. To become a commercial or non-commercial pesticide applicator you must take and pass the Basic Core Exam and category specific exams required for the type of license you need. Training is not required before taking the exams but is available and recommended. InterNACHI offers courses in wood-destroying organisms that may be beneficial for those looking to obtain this license in Arkansas.

Commercial Property Inspections

Visit the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for additional commercial inspection training and resources.

Home Energy Inspector Certification (online & free)

Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector. The online training and certification are free for members. No infrared, blower door, or additional training is needed.

Business & Marketing (online & free)

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Take InterNACHI's free, online Home Inspection Business Course.

InterNACHI's Member Marketing Team will design a new logo for your inspection business, re-design your existing logo, and design and customize your business cards, flyers, and brochures. The design work is free. Look at the free design work we've done for our members. We recommend contacting the Member Marketing Team.