Electrologist / Arkansas
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Arkansas Electrologist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the Arkansas data shows for Electrologists

To practice as an electrologist in Arkansas, the state licensing board requires 358 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Arkansas's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Electrology School".

Upfront cost is $68, with renewal running $55 on a 2-year cycle. Arkansas doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

On reciprocity, electrologists should know: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

B+
Licensing Ease Score
79/100
Electrologist · Arkansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training C+
358 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$68
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B+
$28/yr
$55 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Arkansas

Education / Training Hours
Electrology School
358 hours
Exam Requirement
State Board Exam or CPE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$68
Renewal Fee
$55
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Arkansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Electrologist in Arkansas? ▼
In Arkansas, the license path calls for 358 education/training hours, a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam, and a $68 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Electrologist in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas licenses electrologists who complete its requirements (358 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Arkansas licensing board.
Can I transfer my Electrologist license to Arkansas from another state? ▼
For electrologists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Arkansas licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Arkansas require a background check for Electrologist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for electrologist licensing in Arkansas. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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What to do with this electrologist license

Electrologist in Arkansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an electrologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Arkansas's electrologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Electrologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state electrologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Arkansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Arkansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Arkansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.