Arkansas Contractor & Trade License Requirements
Arkansas requires statewide contractor licensing through the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB) under the Department of Labor and Licensing for projects over $2,000. The state offers Commercial, Residential Building, Residential Remodeler, and Home Improvement Specialty licenses. Electricians are licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners, plumbers by the Department of Health's Plumbing and Natural Gas Section, and HVAC technicians through the ACLB. Arkansas has reciprocity agreements with Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana.
General Contractor
RequiredExperience4 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$180
Electrician
RequiredExperience4 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$155
Plumber
RequiredExperience4 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$175
HVAC Technician
RequiredExperience3 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$290
Roofing Contractor
RequiredExperience2 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$130
Reciprocity Agreements
Arkansas has reciprocity agreements with 17 states. Licensed contractors from these states may be eligible to skip certain exams.
tennessee — Reciprocity for contractor licenses; Tennessee contractors must have held a valid license for at least 3 years. Must complete reciprocal application form and pay standard fees.
mississippi — Reciprocity for contractor licenses; Mississippi contractors must have held a valid license for at least 1 year
alabama — Reciprocity for contractor licenses; Alabama contractors must have held a valid license for at least 1 year
louisiana — Reciprocity for contractor licenses; Louisiana contractors must have a valid license in good standing
north carolina — HVAC license reciprocity; NC contractors may apply without trade exam
alaska — Journeyman electrician reciprocity through NERA-affiliated agreements
colorado — Journeyman electrician reciprocity
minnesota — Journeyman electrician reciprocity
montana — Journeyman electrician reciprocity
nebraska — Journeyman electrician reciprocity
new hampshire — Journeyman electrician reciprocity
new mexico — Journeyman electrician reciprocity
oklahoma — Journeyman electrician reciprocity
oregon — Master and journeyman electrician reciprocity
south dakota — Journeyman electrician reciprocity
texas — Journeyman electrician reciprocity
utah — Journeyman electrician reciprocity