Roofer / Arkansas
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Arkansas Roofer License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Installs, repairs, and maintains roofs.

What the Arkansas data shows for Roofers

Arkansas sets the entry bar for roofers at board-approved training and a passing score on a state-approved exam. The credential is administered under Arkansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

The initial price tag is $150 every 2 years. Arkansas doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Arkansas reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Roofer · 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 A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Arkansas

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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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 Roofer in Arkansas? ▼
In Arkansas, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Roofer in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas licenses roofers who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Arkansas licensing board.
Can I transfer my Roofer license to Arkansas from another state? ▼
Arkansas doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for roofers; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Arkansas licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Arkansas require a background check for Roofer licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to roofer licensing in Arkansas at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

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What to do with this roofer license

Roofer in Arkansas is one requirement row in a roofer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Arkansas's roofer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Roofer in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer 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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