Plumber / Arkansas
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Arkansas Plumber License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems. Requires apprenticeship.

What the Arkansas data shows for Plumbers

Arkansas sets the entry bar for plumbers at 4,973 training hours and a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, with 4 years of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Arkansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Budget $96 to get started, plus $84 at each renewal on a 1-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 8 hours of continuing education are due every 1-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
29/100
Plumber · 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 F
4,973 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$96
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$84/yr
$84 every 1 year
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 1 year
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Arkansas

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
4,973 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$96
Renewal Fee
$84
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 year
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 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 Plumber in Arkansas? ▼
In Arkansas, the license path calls for 4973 education/training hours, a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, and a $96 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in Arkansas? ▼
To become a licensed plumber in Arkansas, you must meet the state's requirements including 4973 hours of education and 4 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Arkansas licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to Arkansas from another state? ▼
For plumbers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check 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 Plumber licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the plumber licensing process in Arkansas. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Plumber in Arkansas? ▼
Licensed plumbers in Arkansas must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 1 year. The renewal fee is $84.

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Plumber in Arkansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a plumber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Arkansas's plumber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Plumber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state plumber 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.

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