Arkansas electrical license renewal
Arkansas electrician license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Continuing education required - Code of Arkansas Rules QUICK FIND Title: Chapter: Subchapter: Part: Subpart: Section: Appendix: » # 17 CAR § 210-1202.
- Continuing education required - Content - Notes 17 CAR § 210-1202.
- (a) A journeyman electrician license or master electrician licensee shall complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing education for each National Electrical Code (NEC) cycle before renewing his or her license.
- Board page: 17 CAR § 210-1202. Continuing education required - Code of Arkansas Rules
Cycle
- Arkansas sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for electrical credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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