AR
Arkansas Licensing Requirements
Burden Rank: #36 of 51 Low Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,137
Avg Education Hours
$102
Avg Initial Fee
56.0
Burden Score
Agriculture
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arborist / Tree Surgeon | — | Yes | $50 | — | 3 yrs |
| Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) | — | Yes | $50 | — | 3 yrs |
| Water Well Driller | — | Yes | $50 | — | 3 yrs |
Animal Care
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Breeder | — | No | $50 | — | 2 yrs |
| Farrier / Horseshoer | — | No | $50 | — | 2 yrs |
| Veterinarian | 4,486 | Yes | $197 | $173 | 2 yrs |
| Veterinary Technician | 1,743 | Yes | $99 | $86 | 2 yrs |
Construction
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 4,973 | Yes | $84 | $68 | 1 yr |
| Elevator Installer | 4,973 | Yes | $123 | $111 | 2 yrs |
| Fire Sprinkler Installer | — | Yes | $150 | — | 2 yrs |
| General Contractor | — | Yes | $178 | $154 | 2 yrs |
| Glazier | — | Yes | $150 | — | 2 yrs |
| HVAC Technician | 2,973 | Yes | $68 | $55 | 2 yrs |
| Land Surveyor | — | Yes | $150 | — | 2 yrs |
| Locksmith | — | Yes | $150 | — | 2 yrs |
| Mobile Home Installer | — | Yes | $150 | — | 2 yrs |
| Painter (Contractor) | — | Yes | $150 | — | 2 yrs |
| Pest Control Applicator | 10 | Yes | $68 | $61 | 3 yrs |
| Plumber | 4,973 | Yes | $96 | $84 | 1 yr |
| Roofer | — | Yes | $150 | — | 2 yrs |
| Security Alarm Installer | — | Yes | $150 | — | 2 yrs |
| Septic System Installer | — | Yes | $150 | — | 2 yrs |
Cosmetology
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barber | 1,122 | Yes | $65 | $38 | 2 yrs |
| Body Piercer | 1,500 | Yes | $75 | — | 2 yrs |
| Cosmetologist | 1,146 | Yes | $71 | $41 | 2 yrs |
| Electrologist | 358 | Yes | $68 | $55 | 2 yrs |
| Esthetician | 440 | Yes | $59 | $37 | 2 yrs |
| Funeral Director / Embalmer | 1,500 | Yes | $75 | — | 2 yrs |
| Hair Braider | 1,500 | Yes | $75 | — | 2 yrs |
| Massage Therapist | 493 | Yes | $79 | $47 | 2 yrs |
| Nail Technician | 284 | Yes | $54 | $32 | 2 yrs |
| Tattoo Artist | 1,500 | Yes | $75 | — | 2 yrs |
Design
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Designer | — | No | $50 | — | 2 yrs |
| Landscape Architect | — | Yes | $154 | $130 | 2 yrs |
Education
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare Center Director | 29 | No | $68 | $55 | 2 yrs |
| Elementary School Teacher | — | Yes | $87 | $63 | 5 yrs |
| School Counselor | — | Yes | $99 | $75 | 5 yrs |
| School Librarian / Media Specialist | 2,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 5 yrs |
| Secondary School Teacher | — | Yes | $87 | $63 | 5 yrs |
| Substitute Teacher | 2,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 5 yrs |
Engineering
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Engineer (PE) | — | Yes | $178 | $154 | 2 yrs |
| Professional Geologist | — | Yes | $200 | — | 2 yrs |
Finance
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | — | Yes | $159 | $135 | 2 yrs |
| Debt Collector | — | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Insurance Agent | 35 | Yes | $76 | $64 | 2 yrs |
| Mortgage Loan Originator | 20 | Yes | $205 | $144 | 1 yr |
| Tax Preparer | — | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
Food & Hospitality
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender / Alcohol Server | 4 | Yes | $18 | $12 | 3 yrs |
| Food Handler / Food Safety Certification | — | No | $50 | — | 2 yrs |
Healthcare
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainer | 2,743 | Yes | $99 | $86 | 2 yrs |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Dental Assistant | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Dental Hygienist | 2,743 | Yes | $142 | $86 | 2 yrs |
| Dietetic Technician | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | 139 | Yes | $61 | $55 | 2 yrs |
| Hearing Aid Specialist | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Home Health Aide | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 1,122 | Yes | $105 | $74 | 2 yrs |
| Medical Assistant | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Medical Lab Technician | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Occupational Therapist | 3,243 | Yes | $130 | $118 | 2 yrs |
| Optician (Dispensing) | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Optometrist | 4,243 | Yes | $178 | $154 | 2 yrs |
| Paramedic | 1,395 | Yes | $99 | $86 | 2 yrs |
| Pharmacist | 4,365 | Yes | $161 | $149 | 2 yrs |
| Pharmacy Technician | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Phlebotomist | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
| Physical Therapist | 3,243 | Yes | $142 | $130 | 2 yrs |
| Physician Assistant | 3,365 | Yes | $173 | $161 | 2 yrs |
| Radiologic Technologist | 1,970 | Yes | $99 | $86 | 2 yrs |
| Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist | — | Yes | $111 | $99 | 2 yrs |
| Registered Nurse | 2,243 | Yes | $118 | $80 | 2 yrs |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1,743 | Yes | $99 | $86 | 2 yrs |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | 3,243 | Yes | $142 | $118 | 2 yrs |
| Surgical Technologist | 1,000 | Yes | $100 | — | 2 yrs |
Legal & Security
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Security Guard | 26 | No | $80 | $52 | 2 yrs |
| Court Reporter / Stenographer | — | Yes | $75 | — | 4 yrs |
| Notary Public | — | Yes | $75 | — | 4 yrs |
| Private Investigator | 1,490 | Yes | $135 | $123 | 2 yrs |
| Process Server | — | Yes | $75 | — | 4 yrs |
Mental Health
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | 3,243 | Yes | $118 | $105 | 2 yrs |
| Licensed Professional Counselor | 2,743 | Yes | $106 | $94 | 2 yrs |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | 2,743 | Yes | $130 | $118 | 2 yrs |
| Psychologist | 5,486 | Yes | $197 | $173 | 2 yrs |
Miscellaneous
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement Ride Operator | — | No | $50 | — | 2 yrs |
| Athletic Agent | — | No | $50 | — | 2 yrs |
| Auctioneer | 109 | Yes | $92 | $68 | 2 yrs |
| Casino/Gaming Dealer | — | No | $50 | — | 2 yrs |
| Sign Language Interpreter | — | No | $50 | — | 2 yrs |
Real Estate
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Inspector | 79 | Yes | $135 | $111 | 2 yrs |
| Real Estate Agent / Salesperson | 74 | Yes | $96 | $82 | 2 yrs |
| Real Estate Broker | 111 | Yes | $135 | $117 | 2 yrs |
Transportation
| Profession | Edu. Hours | Exam | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chauffeur / Limousine Driver | 10 | Yes | $52 | $39 | 4 yrs |
| Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) | 199 | Yes | $64 | $39 | 4 yrs |
| School Bus Driver | 59 | Yes | $52 | $39 | 4 yrs |
| Taxi/Ride-Share Driver | — | Yes | $50 | — | 4 yrs |
| Tow Truck Operator | — | Yes | $50 | — | 4 yrs |
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Arkansas licensing authorities.
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Data sourced from official state occupational-licensing board records and federal interstate compacts. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCredential Editorial
| Publisher | Kiznis Studio |
| Sources | Public state occupational-licensing board records and federal interstate compacts |