Arkansas roofing license

1. Who needs a license

$2,000 or more for a job (labor and materials) means a license is needed. (source: ACLB: Apply for Contractors License/Registration (opens in a new tab), 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))

Commercial (non-single-family) projects of $50,000 or more need a commercial license. Residential building, remodeling or home improvement over $2,000 needs a residential license. (source: ACLB: Apply for Contractors License/Registration (opens in a new tab), 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))

• Splitting a job into smaller contracts doesn't avoid the rules. (source: Arkansas Commercial Licensing Law (Jan 2025) (opens in a new tab))
• Owners working on their own home are exempt. (source: Arkansas Residential Licensing Law (rev. 04.2026) (opens in a new tab))

2. Roofing license classes

3. Fees, exam, bond and insurance

Fees

Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.

Experience and steps

1. Apply Mail the application with the non-refundable fee. (source: ACLB: Apply for Contractors License/Registration (opens in a new tab))
2. Finances Residential jobs of $50,000 or more need a compiled financial statement. Commercial applicants file a financial statement or a surety bond. (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))

Exam

An exam is required. (source: ACLB: Apply for Contractors License/Registration (opens in a new tab))

• Business and law test (Commercial, Residential Builder, Residential Remodeler) (source: ACLB: Apply for Contractors License/Registration (opens in a new tab))

Bond

No bond is required. Residential roofer registration needs a $15,000 surety bond. (source: Arkansas Residential Licensing Law (rev. 04.2026) (opens in a new tab))

Insurance

We're still verifying this, check the official board: ACLB website (opens in a new tab).

Renewal

• Renew every 1 year. (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))

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))

4. How to look up a contractor

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))

Full checklist: how to check a contractor

5. Reciprocity (license transfer)

We're still verifying this, check the official board: ACLB website (opens in a new tab).

Use the reciprocity checker

6. Red flags when hiring

• A big job split into contracts under $2,000 or $50,000. (source: Arkansas Commercial Licensing Law (Jan 2025) (opens in a new tab))
• A Home Improvement licensee offering to build or structurally remodel a home. (source: ACLB: Apply for Contractors License/Registration (opens in a new tab))

7. How to complain

We're still verifying this, check the official board: ACLB website (opens in a new tab).