Arkansas Contractor License Reciprocity
Arkansas has reciprocity agreements with 17 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Arkansas license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Arkansas License
Trade exam waiver for comparable classification. Must pass AL Business & Law exam. License must be held 1+ year with no disciplinary actions. 30-day processing.
Journeyman Electrician reciprocity through NERA.
Formal reciprocity agreement. All classifications recognized. LSLBC accepts equivalent Arkansas exam scores. Must still meet Louisiana financial, insurance, and application requirements.
Trade exam waiver for holders of Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board license (except mechanical and electrical classifications). Must have held license for at least 1 year. Mississippi Business and Law exam still required.
Plumbing trade exam waiver for licensed Ohio plumbing contractors.
Reciprocal journeyman and supervising electrician licenses accepted
Trade exam waiver for Commercial Building only. Must pass TN Business & Law exam.
States Whose Licenses Arkansas Accepts
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.
Reciprocity for contractor licenses; Mississippi contractors must have held a valid license for at least 1 year
Reciprocity for contractor licenses; Alabama contractors must have held a valid license for at least 1 year
Reciprocity for contractor licenses; Louisiana contractors must have a valid license in good standing
Journeyman electrician reciprocity through NERA-affiliated agreements
Journeyman electrician reciprocity
Journeyman electrician reciprocity
Working in Arkansas with an out-of-state company?
Reciprocity moves your license, not your business. An LLC formed elsewhere generally has to register as a foreign entity in Arkansas before it can contract there — Northwest files the qualification and serves as the in-state registered agent.
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