ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Arkansas contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

Commercial Contractor License - Mechanical / Specialty HVACR classification (CLB-MECH)

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

Deadline: 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).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
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.
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.
Official link: https://www.ark.org/aclb_olr/app/login.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

HVACR Class A License (unlimited capacity contractor) (HVACR-A)

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

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: None stated.
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.
Official link: https://arkansas.lnpweb.com/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $200, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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)

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: None stated.
Insurance: $250,000 general liability proof with renewal (see Class A entry).
Official link: https://arkansas.lnpweb.com/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

Commercial Contractor License - Electrical (or Specialty electrical) classification (CLB-ELEC)

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

Deadline: 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).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
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.
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.
Official link: https://www.ark.org/aclb_olr/app/login.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master Electrician License (ME)

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

Deadline: 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)).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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)).
Grace period: None stated.
Official link: https://arkansas.lnpweb.com/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Residential Master Electrician License (RME)

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

Deadline: 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)).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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)).
Grace period: None stated.
Official link: https://arkansas.lnpweb.com/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Commercial Contractor License - Mechanical / Specialty Plumbing classification (CLB-PLB)

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

Deadline: 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).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
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.
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.
Official link: https://www.ark.org/aclb_olr/app/login.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Journeyman Plumber License (JP)

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

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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)).
Grace period: Renewal window through February 1 (about 31 days after Dec 31 expiration) before the $5/month penalty starts.
Official link: https://licensure.adh.arkansas.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $75, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master Plumber License (MP)

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

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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)).
Grace period: Renewal window through February 1 (about 31 days after Dec 31 expiration) before the $5/month penalty starts.
Official link: https://licensure.adh.arkansas.gov/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $200, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

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)

Deadline: 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).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
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.
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.
Official link: https://www.ark.org/aclb_olr/app/login.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Residential Roofing Contractor Registration (Residential Contractors Committee) (ROOF-REG)

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

Deadline: Registration certificate expires one year after issuance unless otherwise provided (A.C.A. 17-25-609); renewal by Committee rules 17 CAR 295-202.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $20. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Committee may charge reasonable delinquency fees (A.C.A. 17-25-609(b)); amount not found for roofing registrations.
Grace period: Not stated for registrations.
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.
Official link: https://labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/arkansas-contractors-licensing-board/renew-a-license/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $15,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $20, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

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

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

Deadline: 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).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee for the license renewal is stated in the rules or Program page.
Grace period: None stated.
Official link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ArkansasAgriculture1/OnlineRenewalApplicationForPestControlLicense
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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)

Deadline: 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).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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).
Grace period: None stated.
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.
Official link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ArkansasAgriculture1/OnlineRenewalApplicationForPestControlLicense
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $100,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

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)

Deadline: 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).
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
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.
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.
Official link: https://www.ark.org/aclb_olr/app/login.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Residential Builder License (residential building contractor) (RB)

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

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
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).
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.
Official link: https://www.ark.org/aclb_olr/app/login.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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)

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $25. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 17 CAR 295-105(e): about $25 if timely, about $50 if not timely filed.
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).
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.
Official link: https://www.ark.org/aclb_olr/app/login.html
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $25, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline