Core License Tiers
2 flagship general/engineering classifications — the primary licenses most Arkansas contractors need.
AR-RES — Residential Contractor (RES)
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-101 et seq.
Statutory Scope of Work
Construction, alteration, and repair of 1-4 family residential structures including single-family homes, duplexes, and accessory structures statewide.
Experience & Exam Prerequisites
- 2 years verifiable residential construction experience.
- Pass the Residential trade exam and Business/Law exam.
- Exam: AR Residential Trade Exam
- Exam: AR Business & Law Exam
Qualifier Role
An AR Residential qualifier sponsors your homebuilding company to perform residential construction statewide.
Statutory Scope of Work
Construction, alteration, and repair of commercial and industrial structures regardless of project value statewide. Commercial Contractor is the unlimited GC tier.
Experience & Exam Prerequisites
- 3+ years verifiable commercial construction experience.
- Pass the Commercial trade exam and Business/Law exam.
- Exam: AR Commercial Trade Exam
- Exam: AR Business & Law Exam
Qualifier Role
An AR Commercial qualifier sponsors your company to perform commercial construction statewide.
Specialty Sub-Trades
5 single-trade sub-licenses from the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB) — each covers one specific scope of work.
Electrical Contractor (ELE)
Installation, alteration, and repair of all electrical systems — commercial, industrial, and residential statewide.
View AR-ELE guidePlumbing Contractor (PLU)
Installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing systems including water supply, sanitary drainage, and gas piping statewide.
View AR-PLU guideHVAC Contractor (HVAC)
Installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems statewide.
View AR-HVAC guideRoofing Contractor (ROOF)
Installation, repair, and replacement of roofing systems — shingle, metal, tile, and commercial flat roofing statewide.
View AR-ROOF guideSwimming Pool Contractor (SWIM)
Construction, service, and repair of swimming pools and spas including shells, piping, equipment, and accessories statewide.
View AR-SWIM guideReady to License Your Company in Arkansas?
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