Is My Contractor Licensed in Arkansas?

Quick answer

Arkansas licenses most home contractors statewide through the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, part of the Department of Labor and Licensing, which also houses the electrical and HVAC/R licensing boards. Plumbers are licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health, and pest control is regulated by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Plumbers: Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Section. Electricians: Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners, Department of Labor and Licensing. HVAC (heating and air): Arkansas State HVAC/R Board, Department of Labor and Licensing. Roofers: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board.

Checked September 30, 2026. Every rule below links to the official source; licensing rules change, so confirm with the board before you hire.

Plumbers in Arkansas

Licensed by: Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Section

The Arkansas Department of Health licenses master and journeyman plumbers, gas fitters and plumbing inspectors, and licenses must be renewed each year. Homeowners can confirm a plumber's license type and status with the department's public plumbing license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Plumbing and Natural Gas - Arkansas Department of Health  ·  21 plumbing companies in Arkansas on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Arkansas

Licensed by: Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners, Department of Labor and Licensing

The Board of Electrical Examiners licenses electricians in Arkansas, including master, journeyman, residential master and residential journeyman electricians, and registers electrical apprentices. Homeowners can check an electrician's license type and status with the board's electrician roster search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Electrical Inspection and Licensing - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing  ·  6 electricians companies in Arkansas on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in Arkansas

Licensed by: Arkansas State HVAC/R Board, Department of Labor and Licensing

The Department of Labor and Licensing tests HVAC/R contractors and issues heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration licenses through its HVAC/R board. Applicants must be approved by the board before taking the contractor exam. Homeowners can check a contractor's license with the HVAC roster search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: HVAC-R - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing  ·  4 hvac companies in Arkansas on 1-800Deals

Roofers in Arkansas

Licensed by: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

As of 2026, a Residential Roofer Registration is required for residential roofing projects of more than $2,000, including labor and materials. Contractors who hold a Residential Builders or Residential Remodelers License do not need the separate registration. Homeowners can check a roofer with the Contractors Licensing Board search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Apply for Contractors License/Registration - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing  ·  2 roofing companies in Arkansas on 1-800Deals

Pest control in Arkansas

Licensed by: Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Pest Control Program

Under the Arkansas Pest Control Law, anyone performing pest control for pay, such as treating homes for termites, roaches or ants, must be licensed or certified by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Businesses offering pest control services need a commercial license. Homeowners can confirm a company's license by contacting the department's Pest Control Program.

Source: Pest Control Program - Arkansas Department of Agriculture  ·  25 pest control companies in Arkansas on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Arkansas

Licensed by: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

As of 2026, a home improvement license is needed for specialty work on a single-family home when the project is more than $2,000, including labor and materials. The board's examples of specialty work include painting, windows and flooring, and it does not list a separate garage door license. Homeowners can check a contractor's license with the Contractors Licensing Board search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Apply for Contractors License/Registration - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing  ·  4 garage doors companies in Arkansas on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in Arkansas

Licensed by: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (repair and rebuild work)

Arkansas's official licensing pages do not describe a separate license for water damage restoration or mold remediation. As of 2026, rebuild work on a single-family home of more than $2,000 may require a home improvement license for specialty work such as flooring, or a residential remodeler or builder license for major structural changes. Homeowners can check the company with the Contractors Licensing Board search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Apply for Contractors License/Registration - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing  ·  21 water damage restoration companies in Arkansas on 1-800Deals

Frequently asked questions

When does a home contractor need a license in Arkansas?

As of 2026, the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board requires a license for work on a single-family home when the project is more than $2,000, including labor and materials. A residential builders license covers building a home, a residential remodeler license covers major structural changes and additions, and a home improvement license covers specialty work such as painting, windows or flooring.

Do roofers need a license in Arkansas?

Yes, for larger jobs. As of 2026, residential roofing projects of more than $2,000 require a Residential Roofer Registration from the Contractors Licensing Board, unless the contractor already holds a Residential Builders or Residential Remodelers License.

Who licenses plumbers and electricians in Arkansas?

Plumbers are licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health, which offers a public plumbing license search. Electricians are licensed by the Board of Electrical Examiners at the Department of Labor and Licensing, which offers an electrician roster search.

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