How to get a plumbing contractor license in Arkansas
Arkansas plumbing contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- ## ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF HEALTH RULES PERTAINING TO MASTER, JOURNEYMAN, AND RESTRICTED PLUMBER LICENSES, PLUMBING AND GAS INSPECTOR LICENSES, RESTRICTED HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE, WATER AND SEWER SERVICE LINE INSTALLATION PROMULGATED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ARK.
- Effective Date: September 5, 2024 Arkansas Department of Health Renee Mallory, RN, BSN, Secretary of Health Jennifer Dillaha, MD Director and State Health Officer RULES PERTAINING TO MASTER, JOURNEYMAN
- Board page: ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Requirements overview
- Arkansas sets experience, education, and exam rules for plumbing contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Arkansas plumbing exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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