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Arkansas Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours
Commercial licenses run one year from the day issued.1 The commercial licensing law and board rules contain no continuing education requirement.1
Renewal rules for electrical, plumbing and HVAC: check with Contractors Licensing Board (Dept of Labor and Licensing), Dept of Health, HVACR Licensing Board.
When does an Arkansas contractor license expire?
Commercial licenses run one year from the day issued. Renewal notices go out about 60 days before expiry; file before it expires to continue working. A license can be renewed up to 2 years after it expires; after that you must apply again and requalify by exam.1
How many continuing education hours does Arkansas require?
The commercial licensing law and board rules contain no continuing education requirement.1
How much is the Arkansas renewal fee?
The annual renewal fee is $50 if the application arrives before the license expires, and $100 if it is late. Specific registrations can be renewed for 1, 2 or 3 years at $100 a year.1
Sources
- Contractors Licensing Board (Dept of Labor and Licensing): renewal (labor.arkansas.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Contractors Licensing Board (Dept of Labor and Licensing): roofing renewal (labor.arkansas.gov)