How to get an electrician license in Arkansas
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas (Department of Labor and Licensing) licenses electrical contractors in Arkansas. The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, CLB Roster Export (latestroster.csv), commercial and residential licensees lists 840 active electrical business records as of October 6, 2026.
Who licenses electrical work in Arkansas
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas (Department of Labor and Licensing) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| License types | Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Residential Master Electrician, Residential Journeyman Electrician, Industrial Maintenance Electrician, Specialist Sign Electrician |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Department of Labor and Licensing for a credential such as Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician or Residential Master Electrician.
- Exam required for each electrician license class. source
- Experience: 6 years (Master electrician: six years in the construction industry, including two years as a licensed journeyman (or an electrical engineering degree plus two years)). source
- Pay the master electrician exam fee (statute caps it at $100): $80. source
- Electrician licenses renew every year and expire on the last day of the month one year after issue. source
Electrical requirements in Arkansas
| Exam | Exam required for each electrician license cla. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 6 years (Master electrician: six years in the construction industry, including two years as a licensed journeyman (or an electrical engineering degree plus two years)). source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Electrician licenses renew every year and expire on the last day of the month one year after issue. source |
| Reciprocity | Licenses issued to holders of equivalent licenses in states that have a reciprocity agreement with Arkansa. source |
| Fees |
Hiring an electrical contractor?
See every official lookup in Arkansas, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Arkansas?
- Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas (Department of Labor and Licensing) licenses electrical contractors in Arkansas.
- How do I check an electrician license in Arkansas?
- The Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas (Department of Labor and Licensing) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Arkansas. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an electrician license cost in Arkansas?
- $80 (Master electrician exam fee (statute caps it at $100)). $50 (Master electrician license fee on passing the exam). $50 (Master electrician annual renewal fee). $80 (Journeyman electrician exam fee). $25 (Journeyman electrician annual renewal fee).
- How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Arkansas?
- 6 years (Master electrician: six years in the construction industry, including two years as a licensed journeyman (or an electrical engineering degree plus two years)).
- How often does an electrician license renew in Arkansas?
- Electrician licenses renew every year and expire on the last day of the month one year after issue.
Other trades in Arkansas
- General contractor license in Arkansas
- Plumbing license in Arkansas
- HVAC license in Arkansas
- Roofing license in Arkansas
- All Arkansas trades
Electrical license in other states
- Alabama
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- Colorado
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- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
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- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
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- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://labor.arkansas.gov/labor/code-enforcement/electrical-inspection-and-licensing/
- https://portal.arkansas.gov/service/state-board-of-electrical-examiners-roster-search/
- https://labor.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/BOEE-2025-Statutes.pdf
- https://labor.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/17CARpt-210-Final.pdf
- http://aclb2.arkansas.gov/clbsearch.php
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.