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Electrical3 license types

Commercial Contractor License - Electrical (or Specialty electrical) classification

CLB-ELEC · State license · Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 372-4661
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires at 12:00 midnight on the day before the anniversary of issuance unless the Board designates otherwise (A.C.A. 17-25-307); the date is on the license. Renewal notices are mailed about 60 days before expiry, but failure to receive one does not excuse late renewal. A renewal is timely only if the completed application is received by the expiration date (17 CAR 255-203).
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Grace period
A timely renewal (received by expiration date) lets the licensee keep using the license until the Board's next meeting. Renewals within 30 days after expiration deem the license reinstated pending Board action but do not cover the gap. After 30 days the applicant has no valid license until the Board approves.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received before expiration: about $50. Received within 30 days after expiration, or later: about $100 (17 CAR 255-203). The Board renewal page states that any application not complete (renewal, fee and financial information) by the expiration date owes a $50.00 late fee, even when the license has been extended.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration; a license expired 2 years or more may apply for reinstatement (17 CAR 255-203(b)(4)). Inactive status is available at renewal (renewal fees due; no financial information).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Workers' compensation coverage required if the contractor is required to have it under the Workers' Compensation Law (A.C.A. 17-25-316); proof required at issuance and renewal. No general liability minimum found in CLB statutes/rules. Financial: licensees must show minimum net worth (Building/Heavy/Highway/Municipal-Utility $50,000; Light Building, Mechanical, Electrical $20,000; Specialty $5,000) via compiled/reviewed/audited statement, or file a surety bond in lieu of financial statement (A.C.A. 17-25-304; bond = 10x the required net worth). Projects under $1.5M may use a 'restricted' license with compiled statement.
Notes

Contractor holding an Electrical classification must employ at least one full-time Arkansas master electrician. Note: Act 746 of 2025 repealed the separate state 'electrical contractor' license, so the CLB license plus a master electrician qualifier is the contractor-level credential. Commercial license required for projects of $50,000 or more (labor+materials) except single-family residences (A.C.A. 17-25-101); contracts cannot be split to avoid the threshold. A $10,000 surety bond payable to the State (A.C.A. 17-25-404) is a condition of licensure (cash bond alternative). Fee per 17 CAR 255-203 and statutory cap of $100/yr (A.C.A. 17-25-303). CLB phone (501) 372-4661, 4100 Richards Rd, North Little Rock AR 72117; fax 501-372-2247.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Master Electrician License

ME · State license · Arkansas State Board of Electrical Examiners (Dept. of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 682-4548
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
8 hours
Show CE rulesAt least 8 hours of Board-approved continuing education on the National Electrical Code for each NEC cycle, completed in the first year of each new code cycle, before renewing (A.C.A. 17-28-311; 17 CAR 210-1002). The NEC cycle begins January 1 of each NEC publication year. A licensee who misses the hours cannot renew until the hours are completed and all fees and penalties are paid. Holders of an electrical inspector license are exempt. CE completion is tracked through StateReporting.com.
Deadline rule
Licenses expire on the last day of the month, one year after the date of issue (the date is on the license), and renew annually (17 CAR 210-504; A.C.A. 17-28-301(b)).
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Grace period
None stated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal within 36 months after expiration requires renewal fee + late fee equal to one year of the renewal fee + about $10 per calendar month between expiration and application + any civil penalty (A.C.A. 17-28-301(b)(3)).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)After 36 months from expiration: pay the renewal fee plus a $1,000 penalty and retake the examination (17 CAR 210-504(d); A.C.A. 17-28-301(b)(4)). Former licensees in good standing may seek reinstatement without repeating apprenticeship training (17 CAR 210-504(f)).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Renewal fee $50 per year (A.C.A. 17-28-301(b)(2); 17 CAR 210-504(b)). Late renewal within 36 months: renewal fee plus a late fee equal to one year of fees plus $10 per calendar month. Board phone 501-682-4548 or 501-682-4549, [email protected]. Act 746 of 2025 repealed the separate state electrical contractor license; the Contractors Licensing Board license plus a master electrician qualifier is the contractor-level credential.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Residential Master Electrician License

RME · State license · Arkansas State Board of Electrical Examiners (Dept. of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 682-4548
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
8 hours
Show CE rulesAt least 8 hours of Board-approved continuing education on the National Electrical Code for each NEC cycle, completed in the first year of each new code cycle, before renewing (A.C.A. 17-28-311; 17 CAR 210-1002). The NEC cycle begins January 1 of each NEC publication year. A licensee who misses the hours cannot renew until the hours are completed and all fees and penalties are paid. Holders of an electrical inspector license are exempt. CE completion is tracked through StateReporting.com.
Deadline rule
Licenses expire on the last day of the month, one year after the date of issue (the date is on the license), and renew annually (17 CAR 210-504; A.C.A. 17-28-301(b)).
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Grace period
None stated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal within 36 months after expiration requires renewal fee + late fee equal to one year of the renewal fee + about $10 per calendar month between expiration and application + any civil penalty (A.C.A. 17-28-301(b)(3)).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)After 36 months from expiration: pay the renewal fee plus a $1,000 penalty and retake the examination (17 CAR 210-504(d); A.C.A. 17-28-301(b)(4)). Former licensees in good standing may seek reinstatement without repeating apprenticeship training (17 CAR 210-504(f)).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Renewal fee $50 per year (A.C.A. 17-28-301(b)(2); 17 CAR 210-504(b)). Late renewal within 36 months: renewal fee plus a late fee equal to one year of fees plus $10 per calendar month. Board phone 501-682-4548 or 501-682-4549, [email protected]. Act 746 of 2025 repealed the separate state electrical contractor license; the Contractors Licensing Board license plus a master electrician qualifier is the contractor-level credential.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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General contractor3 license types

Commercial Contractor License - Building / Light Building / Heavy / Highway / Municipal-Utility (regular or restricted)

CLB-GC · State license · Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 372-4661
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires at 12:00 midnight on the day before the anniversary of issuance unless the Board designates otherwise (A.C.A. 17-25-307); the date is on the license. Renewal notices are mailed about 60 days before expiry, but failure to receive one does not excuse late renewal. A renewal is timely only if the completed application is received by the expiration date (17 CAR 255-203).
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Grace period
A timely renewal (received by expiration date) lets the licensee keep using the license until the Board's next meeting. Renewals within 30 days after expiration deem the license reinstated pending Board action but do not cover the gap. After 30 days the applicant has no valid license until the Board approves.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received before expiration: about $50. Received within 30 days after expiration, or later: about $100 (17 CAR 255-203). The Board renewal page states that any application not complete (renewal, fee and financial information) by the expiration date owes a $50.00 late fee, even when the license has been extended.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration; a license expired 2 years or more may apply for reinstatement (17 CAR 255-203(b)(4)). Inactive status is available at renewal (renewal fees due; no financial information).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Workers' compensation coverage required if the contractor is required to have it under the Workers' Compensation Law (A.C.A. 17-25-316); proof required at issuance and renewal. No general liability minimum found in CLB statutes/rules. Financial: licensees must show minimum net worth (Building/Heavy/Highway/Municipal-Utility $50,000; Light Building, Mechanical, Electrical $20,000; Specialty $5,000) via compiled/reviewed/audited statement, or file a surety bond in lieu of financial statement (A.C.A. 17-25-304; bond = 10x the required net worth). Projects under $1.5M may use a 'restricted' license with compiled statement.
Notes

Classification options: Heavy, Highway/Railroad/Airport, Municipal & Utility, Building ($50,000 min net worth each), Light Building ($20,000). Restricted license (<$1.5M per project) allows compiled financial statement. Commercial license required for projects of $50,000 or more (labor+materials) except single-family residences (A.C.A. 17-25-101); contracts cannot be split to avoid the threshold. A $10,000 surety bond payable to the State (A.C.A. 17-25-404) is a condition of licensure (cash bond alternative). Fee per 17 CAR 255-203 and statutory cap of $100/yr (A.C.A. 17-25-303). CLB phone (501) 372-4661, 4100 Richards Rd, North Little Rock AR 72117; fax 501-372-2247.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Residential Builder License (residential building contractor)

RB · State license · Arkansas Residential Contractors Committee (Contractors Licensing Board, Dept. of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 372-4661
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires one year after issuance (A.C.A. 17-25-512); expiration date on license. Renewal notice ~60 days before expiry; failure to receive does not excuse late renewal.
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Grace period
Timely renewal lets licensee continue until next Committee meeting; renewal within 30 days after expiration deemed reinstated pending Committee action (not covering the gap).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)17 CAR 295-105(d): about $50 if timely, about $100 if not timely filed (renewal fee for those not otherwise licensed by the Board). Statutory cap about $100.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)May be renewed up to 2 years after expiration; expired 2+ years may apply for reinstatement/new application (17 CAR 295-103). Inactive status available at renewal.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Workers' compensation proof required at issuance/renewal if required under A.C.A. 11-9-401 et seq. (A.C.A. 17-25-514). Unlimited residential builders must submit a compiled financial statement showing positive net worth. No bond or GL minimum found in residential law.
Notes

License required for residential projects over $2,000 (labor+materials) unless exempt; Residential Builder/Unlimited Home Improvement renewals need current balance sheet. The Board renewal page states a $50 late fee for incomplete applications while the rule lists a $100 fee for renewals not timely filed. Holders of a CLB commercial license pay only that license's renewal fee, no additional fee.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Residential Remodeler / Home Improvement Contractor License (limited or unlimited) and Residential Specialty

RR · State license · Arkansas Residential Contractors Committee (Contractors Licensing Board, Dept. of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 372-4661
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires one year after issuance (A.C.A. 17-25-512); expiration date on license. Renewal notice ~60 days before expiry; failure to receive does not excuse late renewal.
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Grace period
Timely renewal lets licensee continue until next Committee meeting; renewal within 30 days after expiration deemed reinstated pending Committee action (not covering the gap).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $25
Late fee
17 CAR 295-105(e): about $25 if timely, about $50 if not timely filed.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)May be renewed up to 2 years after expiration; expired 2+ years may apply for reinstatement/new application (17 CAR 295-103). Inactive status available at renewal.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Workers' compensation proof required at issuance/renewal if required under A.C.A. 11-9-401 et seq. (A.C.A. 17-25-514). Unlimited residential builders must submit a compiled financial statement showing positive net worth. No bond or GL minimum found in residential law.
Notes

Limited license covers projects under $50,000 (no financial statement); unlimited requires financial statement. Roofing is excluded from home-improvement licensing since 1/1/2022 (separate roofing registration). Required over $2,000. Holders of a CLB license pay no additional fee.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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HVAC3 license types

Commercial Contractor License - Mechanical / Specialty HVACR classification

CLB-MECH · State license · Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 372-4661
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires at 12:00 midnight on the day before the anniversary of issuance unless the Board designates otherwise (A.C.A. 17-25-307); the date is on the license. Renewal notices are mailed about 60 days before expiry, but failure to receive one does not excuse late renewal. A renewal is timely only if the completed application is received by the expiration date (17 CAR 255-203).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
A timely renewal (received by expiration date) lets the licensee keep using the license until the Board's next meeting. Renewals within 30 days after expiration deem the license reinstated pending Board action but do not cover the gap. After 30 days the applicant has no valid license until the Board approves.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received before expiration: about $50. Received within 30 days after expiration, or later: about $100 (17 CAR 255-203). The Board renewal page states that any application not complete (renewal, fee and financial information) by the expiration date owes a $50.00 late fee, even when the license has been extended.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration; a license expired 2 years or more may apply for reinstatement (17 CAR 255-203(b)(4)). Inactive status is available at renewal (renewal fees due; no financial information).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Workers' compensation coverage required if the contractor is required to have it under the Workers' Compensation Law (A.C.A. 17-25-316); proof required at issuance and renewal. No general liability minimum found in CLB statutes/rules. Financial: licensees must show minimum net worth (Building/Heavy/Highway/Municipal-Utility $50,000; Light Building, Mechanical, Electrical $20,000; Specialty $5,000) via compiled/reviewed/audited statement, or file a surety bond in lieu of financial statement (A.C.A. 17-25-304; bond = 10x the required net worth). Projects under $1.5M may use a 'restricted' license with compiled statement.
Notes

Contractor holding a Mechanical or specialty HVACR classification must keep at least one full-time employee holding an Arkansas Class A or Class B HVACR license (and, for Mechanical, a master plumber) (17 CAR 255-208(e)-(g)). Trade license (HVACR) is required to obtain this CLB classification. Commercial license required for projects of $50,000 or more (labor+materials) except single-family residences (A.C.A. 17-25-101); contracts cannot be split to avoid the threshold. A $10,000 surety bond payable to the State (A.C.A. 17-25-404) is a condition of licensure (cash bond alternative). Fee per 17 CAR 255-203 and statutory cap of $100/yr (A.C.A. 17-25-303). CLB phone (501) 372-4661, 4100 Richards Rd, North Little Rock AR 72117; fax 501-372-2247.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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HVACR Class A License (unlimited capacity contractor)

HVACR-A · State license · Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board (Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Code Enforcement Section)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 501-682-9201
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
8 hours
Show CE rules8 hours of Board-approved continuing education per current International Mechanical Code cycle, relating to HVACR systems or the current IMC (17 CAR 261-120). Hours must be completed before the final year of the code cycle; a class holder who misses them has the license suspended until a verifiable course certificate is received. The course provider roster is the only accepted proof. Registrants do not need CE.
Deadline rule
Licenses expire on the last day of the month, one year from the original date of issuance (17 CAR 261-105); no common calendar date.
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Grace period
None stated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $200
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A penalty of about $10 per month is added for late payment, calculated on the first day of each calendar month, plus past-due license fees (17 CAR 261-110). The Board will not waive late fees caused by missing liability insurance proof.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)An expired license is reinstated on payment of current and past-due license fees, late fees and any civil penalties, with an amended experience record (17 CAR 261-110). Applicants delinquent for over three years must take the prescribed exam. Expired licenses under three years can be renewed in the licensee profile.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Liability insurance of at least $250,000 for an individual licensee, or $250,000 per licensed employee under an employer policy, for Class A, B, D and E holders; proof is due at issuance and each renewal (17 CAR 261-117(d)). A waiver is available for licensees working only on company-owned equipment or instructors, with a letter at each renewal.
Notes

Annual fees per 17 CAR 261-106: Class A $200, Class B $150, Class D $150, Class E $150, registrant $25, Class L lifetime no charge. Class C was repealed; active Class C licenses became Class B on 9/1/2025. Phone 501-682-9201 or 501-682-4553, [email protected]. The licensee portal was updated on Sept 18, 2026.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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HVACR Class B License (up to 25 tons / 1,000,000 BTUH; includes former Class C)

HVACR-B · State license · Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board (Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Code Enforcement Section)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 501-682-9201
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
8 hours
Show CE rules8 hours of Board-approved continuing education per current International Mechanical Code cycle, relating to HVACR systems or the current IMC (17 CAR 261-120). Hours must be completed before the final year of the code cycle; a class holder who misses them has the license suspended until a verifiable course certificate is received. The course provider roster is the only accepted proof. Registrants do not need CE.
Deadline rule
Licenses expire on the last day of the month, one year from the original date of issuance (17 CAR 261-105); no common calendar date.
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Grace period
None stated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A penalty of about $10 per month is added for late payment, calculated on the first day of each calendar month, plus past-due license fees (17 CAR 261-110). The Board will not waive late fees caused by missing liability insurance proof.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)An expired license is reinstated on payment of current and past-due license fees, late fees and any civil penalties, with an amended experience record (17 CAR 261-110). Applicants delinquent for over three years must take the prescribed exam. Expired licenses under three years can be renewed in the licensee profile.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
$250,000 general liability proof with renewal (see Class A entry).
Notes

Annual fee $150 (17 CAR 261-106). Class B scope expanded to 25 tons by Act 746 of 2025. Phone 501-682-9201 or 501-682-4553.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pest control2 license types

Commercial Applicator License (Licensed Operator) - Classifications 1-6

PC-OP · State license · Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 225-1598
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rulesCertification expires 3 years after issuance. Recertify before expiry by attending a University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service approved pest control program (training, conference or seminar) covering safety, IPM, application equipment and methods, environmental concerns, and laws and rules, and file the attendance form with the State Plant Board (2 CAR 54-210). No minimum hour count is set. Programs outside the Extension Service need agenda review by the Department first. An applicator who does not recertify must be reexamined or loses the license. The license itself renews annually before July 1.
Deadline rule
Licenses valid for the state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); must be renewed prior to June 30/July 1 each year (A.C.A. 17-37-211; Program FAQ).
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Grace period
None stated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
No late fee for the license renewal is stated in the rules or Program page.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Operator license becomes invalid if the operator ceases to be (or be employed by) a license holder; failing recertification requires re-examination (rules Sec. I).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Annual fee $150 first classification, $100 each additional, max $300 per applicator. Exams $100 per classification. Contact (501) 225-1598.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pest Control License Holder (business) - Classifications 1 Termite/Structural, 2 Household Pest & Rodent, 3 Fumigation, 4-6 Ornamental

PC-LH · State license · Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 225-1598
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Licenses valid for the state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30); must be renewed prior to June 30/July 1 each year (A.C.A. 17-37-211; Program FAQ).
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Grace period
None stated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No late fee for the license renewal is stated in the rules or Program page (the about $10 late fee applies to monthly structural reports filed 30 or more days late).
Reinstatement
If bond or insurance lapses the license becomes void and is not reinstated until satisfactory bond and insurance are filed (A.C.A. 17-37-210(c)).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $100,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Class 1 (Termite & Other Structural): general liability certificate of at least $500,000 per occurrence/aggregate. Class 2 (Household pest & rodent) and Class 3 (Fumigation): public liability $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $5,000 property damage. Bond: $100,000 (Class 1 or combination including Class 1); $50,000 (Class 2 without Class 1); Class 3 insurance only. Bond term max 1 year coinciding with license period; bond/insurance cannot be cancelled without 30 days notice to the Department.
Notes

Bond and insurance amounts per A.C.A. 17-37-210. Contact (501) 225-1598, [email protected]. Classification 1 and 2 operators need 1 year of experience or 2 years of college with a basic entomology course. The agency name changed from State Plant Board to Department of Agriculture.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Plumbing3 license types

Commercial Contractor License - Mechanical / Specialty Plumbing classification

CLB-PLB · State license · Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 372-4661
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires at 12:00 midnight on the day before the anniversary of issuance unless the Board designates otherwise (A.C.A. 17-25-307); the date is on the license. Renewal notices are mailed about 60 days before expiry, but failure to receive one does not excuse late renewal. A renewal is timely only if the completed application is received by the expiration date (17 CAR 255-203).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
A timely renewal (received by expiration date) lets the licensee keep using the license until the Board's next meeting. Renewals within 30 days after expiration deem the license reinstated pending Board action but do not cover the gap. After 30 days the applicant has no valid license until the Board approves.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received before expiration: about $50. Received within 30 days after expiration, or later: about $100 (17 CAR 255-203). The Board renewal page states that any application not complete (renewal, fee and financial information) by the expiration date owes a $50.00 late fee, even when the license has been extended.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration; a license expired 2 years or more may apply for reinstatement (17 CAR 255-203(b)(4)). Inactive status is available at renewal (renewal fees due; no financial information).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Workers' compensation coverage required if the contractor is required to have it under the Workers' Compensation Law (A.C.A. 17-25-316); proof required at issuance and renewal. No general liability minimum found in CLB statutes/rules. Financial: licensees must show minimum net worth (Building/Heavy/Highway/Municipal-Utility $50,000; Light Building, Mechanical, Electrical $20,000; Specialty $5,000) via compiled/reviewed/audited statement, or file a surety bond in lieu of financial statement (A.C.A. 17-25-304; bond = 10x the required net worth). Projects under $1.5M may use a 'restricted' license with compiled statement.
Notes

Contractor holding a Mechanical or specialty Plumbing classification must employ at least one full-time Arkansas master plumber (license issued by the Dept. of Health). Plumbing is listed as 'trade license needed'. Commercial license required for projects of $50,000 or more (labor+materials) except single-family residences (A.C.A. 17-25-101); contracts cannot be split to avoid the threshold. A $10,000 surety bond payable to the State (A.C.A. 17-25-404) is a condition of licensure (cash bond alternative). Fee per 17 CAR 255-203 and statutory cap of $100/yr (A.C.A. 17-25-303). CLB phone (501) 372-4661, 4100 Richards Rd, North Little Rock AR 72117; fax 501-372-2247.

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Journeyman Plumber License

JP · State license · Arkansas Department of Health - Plumbing and Natural Gas (State Committee of Plumbing Examiners)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 501-661-2642
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Master, Journeyman and Apprentice licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by February 1 (Dept. of Health rules, Sec. IV(a), effective 9/5/2024).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Renewal window through February 1 (about 31 days after Dec 31 expiration) before the $5/month penalty starts.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $75
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)After February 1 a penalty of about $5 per month is added (Rules Sec. IV(a)). Licenses expired more than 30 days are inactive and will not be renewed without sufficient justification; they must be reinstated (A.C.A. 17-38-308(a)).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Reinstatement application with an amended experience record; the Department decides whether an exam is required. Reinstatement fee with no penalties: about $325 (Master) or about $150 (Journeyman), plus back fees of the annual license fee and about $5 per month for each year and month delinquent. Licenses expired or deferred for more than five years need Committee approval and may require re-examination. A deferment is available for about $20 per year.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Annual license fee $75 (Journeyman) per the 2026 application instructions and rules. Individual (employee-level) license. Administered by the Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes), phone 501-661-2642. Renewals are filed in the ADH Licensure Portal and paid through Arkansas GovPay.

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Master Plumber License

MP · State license · Arkansas Department of Health - Plumbing and Natural Gas (State Committee of Plumbing Examiners)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 501-661-2642
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Master, Journeyman and Apprentice licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by February 1 (Dept. of Health rules, Sec. IV(a), effective 9/5/2024).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Renewal window through February 1 (about 31 days after Dec 31 expiration) before the $5/month penalty starts.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $200
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)After February 1 a penalty of about $5 per month is added (Rules Sec. IV(a)). Licenses expired more than 30 days are inactive and will not be renewed without sufficient justification; they must be reinstated (A.C.A. 17-38-308(a)).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Reinstatement application with an amended experience record; the Department decides whether an exam is required. Reinstatement fee with no penalties: about $325 (Master) or about $150 (Journeyman), plus back fees of the annual license fee and about $5 per month for each year and month delinquent. Licenses expired or deferred for more than five years need Committee approval and may require re-examination. A deferment is available for about $20 per year.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Annual license fee $200 (Master) per the 2026 application instructions and rules; master plumber is the qualifier a plumbing contractor must employ. Administered by the Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes), phone 501-661-2642. Renewals are filed in the ADH Licensure Portal and paid through Arkansas GovPay.

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Roofing2 license types

Commercial Contractor License - Specialty: Roofing, roof decks and roofing sheet metal

CLB-ROOF · State license · Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 372-4661
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires at 12:00 midnight on the day before the anniversary of issuance unless the Board designates otherwise (A.C.A. 17-25-307); the date is on the license. Renewal notices are mailed about 60 days before expiry, but failure to receive one does not excuse late renewal. A renewal is timely only if the completed application is received by the expiration date (17 CAR 255-203).
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Grace period
A timely renewal (received by expiration date) lets the licensee keep using the license until the Board's next meeting. Renewals within 30 days after expiration deem the license reinstated pending Board action but do not cover the gap. After 30 days the applicant has no valid license until the Board approves.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received before expiration: about $50. Received within 30 days after expiration, or later: about $100 (17 CAR 255-203). The Board renewal page states that any application not complete (renewal, fee and financial information) by the expiration date owes a $50.00 late fee, even when the license has been extended.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration; a license expired 2 years or more may apply for reinstatement (17 CAR 255-203(b)(4)). Inactive status is available at renewal (renewal fees due; no financial information).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Workers' compensation coverage required if the contractor is required to have it under the Workers' Compensation Law (A.C.A. 17-25-316); proof required at issuance and renewal. No general liability minimum found in CLB statutes/rules. Financial: licensees must show minimum net worth (Building/Heavy/Highway/Municipal-Utility $50,000; Light Building, Mechanical, Electrical $20,000; Specialty $5,000) via compiled/reviewed/audited statement, or file a surety bond in lieu of financial statement (A.C.A. 17-25-304; bond = 10x the required net worth). Projects under $1.5M may use a 'restricted' license with compiled statement.
Notes

Specialty classification (Specialty minimum net worth $5,000) needed for commercial roofing projects of $50,000 or more. Commercial license required for projects of $50,000 or more (labor+materials) except single-family residences (A.C.A. 17-25-101); contracts cannot be split to avoid the threshold. A $10,000 surety bond payable to the State (A.C.A. 17-25-404) is a condition of licensure (cash bond alternative). Fee per 17 CAR 255-203 and statutory cap of $100/yr (A.C.A. 17-25-303). CLB phone (501) 372-4661, 4100 Richards Rd, North Little Rock AR 72117; fax 501-372-2247.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Residential Roofing Contractor Registration (Residential Contractors Committee)

ROOF-REG · State registration · Arkansas Residential Contractors Committee (Contractors Licensing Board, Dept. of Labor and Licensing)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (501) 372-4661

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Registration certificate expires one year after issuance unless otherwise provided (A.C.A. 17-25-609); renewal by Committee rules 17 CAR 295-202.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not stated for registrations.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $20
Late fee
Committee may charge reasonable delinquency fees (A.C.A. 17-25-609(b)); amount not found for roofing registrations.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Registration expiry rules are in 17 CAR 295-202; a residential license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration. Using an expired registration is a violation (civil penalty about $100 to $400 per day).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $15,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Proof of workers' compensation coverage as required under A.C.A. 11-9-401 et seq. must accompany application (A.C.A. 17-25-604(d)). No general liability minimum found.
Notes

Required since 7/1/2021 for residential roofing; replaced the Home Improvement Roofing License effective 1/1/2022. New and renewal fee $20 (17 CAR 295-204; statutory cap $100). $15,000 surety bond (minimum) and workers' compensation proof required with the application (A.C.A. 17-25-604). Commercial roofing projects of $50,000 or more instead need a Contractors Licensing Board commercial license with a roofing specialty classification (see commercial entry).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Licensing boards

Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)

Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Pest Control Program (State Plant Board)

Arkansas Department of Health - Plumbing and Natural Gas (State Committee of Plumbing Examiners)

Arkansas HVACR Licensing Board (Dept. of Labor and Licensing, Code Enforcement Section)

Arkansas Residential Contractors Committee (Contractors Licensing Board, Dept. of Labor and Licensing)

Arkansas State Board of Electrical Examiners (Dept. of Labor and Licensing)

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