Arkansas contractor license cost
Arkansas residential licenses cost up to $100 a year. (source: Arkansas Residential Licensing Law (rev. 04.2026) (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the ACLB website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Use the ACLB Find a Licensed Contractor page. If the search is down, call the board at 501-372-4661. (source: ACLB: Find a Licensed Contractor (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board sources. See sources.
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Residential license or renewal Up to $100 per year. | $100 (source: Arkansas Residential Licensing Law (rev. 04.2026) (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Bonds and insurance
Bond: Not required. Residential roofer registration needs a $15,000 surety bond. (source: Arkansas Residential Licensing Law (rev. 04.2026) (opens in a new tab))
Renewal
- Renew every 1 years.
Residential licenses expire one year after issue unless the committee sets a 2 or 3-year term. Commercial licenses renew annually. (source: Arkansas Residential Licensing Law (rev. 04.2026) (opens in a new tab), source: Arkansas Commercial Licensing Law (Jan 2025) (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- ACLB: Apply for Contractors License/Registration (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- ACLB: Find a Licensed Contractor (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Arkansas Residential Licensing Law (rev. 04.2026) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Arkansas Commercial Licensing Law (Jan 2025) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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