A complete guide to Arizona's BTR licensing requirements — education hours, exams, parallel inspections, and the software Arizona inspectors trust to stay compliant and grow their business.
| REQUIREMENT | DETAILS | STATUS / RESOURCE |
| Pre-Licensing Education BTR-approved coursework |
84 hours Must be completed through a provider licensed by the AZ State Board for Private Postsecondary Education or accredited by DEAC (or another USDOE-recognized accreditor). Covers core residential inspection topics required under R4-30-247. |
Required Arizona State Board of Technical Registration |
| Licensing Exam National exam via PSI |
NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination) Administered at PSI test centers across Arizona. Computer-based; pass/fail results delivered the same day. Must be passed within 2 years of your application date. |
$225 exam fee Register with PSI |
| Fingerprint Clearance Card Arizona DPS |
Active card required Apply online through the DPS Public Services Portal. Most electronic applications process in 1–3 business days; allow up to 90 days in rare cases involving FBI background review. Card is valid for 6 years. |
$67 fee Apply with AZ DPS |
| Parallel Inspections Field training requirement |
30 full residential inspections You conduct each inspection (not just observe) under a currently certified Arizona home inspector. Each must be on a separate dwelling and recorded on the Board's official log with the supervisor's name and certification number. Submit with sworn statements from your supervisor(s) and one sample inspection report that flags at least one immediate major repair. |
Required BTR Application Info |
| Financial Assurance E&O insurance, bond, or assets |
Choose one of three options: • E&O insurance — $200,000 aggregate / $100,000 per occurrence • Surety bond — $25,000 (typically $150–$250/year) • Net assets — proof of $25,000 minimum Must be filed within 60 days of certification and before any paid inspection. Continuous coverage required — a lapse longer than 90 days triggers automatic revocation. |
Required BTR Requirements |
| OFFICIAL LICENSING RESOURCES |
| AZ BTR — Home Inspector Applicants btr.az.gov |
| NHIE — Arizona Requirements nationalhomeinspectorexam.org |
| AZ DPS — Fingerprint Clearance Card azdps.gov |
| PSI — Schedule NHIE psiexams.com |
| BTR Online Licensing Portal btr.az.gov |
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Disclaimer: This page in intended as a general informational resource and does not constitute legal advice. Licensing requirements, fees, and procedures are subject to change. Always verify current requirements directly with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration (BTR) before submitting your application. Information last reviewed April 2026.
