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Arkansas hvac license renewal

Arkansas HVAC technician 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 - Code of Arkansas Rules QUICK FIND Title: Chapter: Subchapter: Part: Subpart: Section: Appendix: » / Title 17/ Chapter XLV/ Subchapter A/ Part 261/ Subpart 1 PREVIOUS NEXT # 17 CAR § 261-120.
  • Continuing education - Content - General Info -- - Notes 17 CAR § 261-120.
  • (a)(1) No HVACR license shall be renewed unless the licensee completes at least four (4) hours of continuing education per calendar year.
  • Board page: 17 CAR § 261-120. Continuing education - Code of Arkansas Rules

Cycle

  • Arkansas sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for hvac 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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