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How to get an HVAC license in Arkansas

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

HVACR Licensing Board, Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing licenses HVAC contractors in Arkansas. The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, CLB Roster Export (latestroster.csv), commercial and residential licensees lists 509 active HVAC business records as of October 6, 2026.

Who licenses HVAC work in Arkansas

CredentialState license
BoardHVACR Licensing Board, Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing official statement
Official lookupSearch HVAC licenses
License typesClass A (unlimited HVACR), Class B (limited air conditioning), Class D (sheet metal ductwork), Class E (refrigeration), Class L (restricted lifetime), Registrant

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to HVACR Licensing Board for a credential such as Class A (unlimited HVACR), Class B (limited air conditioning) or Class D (sheet metal ductwork).
    Board page
  2. Exam required for Class A, B, D and E HVACR licenses. source
  3. Experience: 2 years (Two years of experience as an HVACR contractor or an HVACR contractor's employee for applicants with no licensing background). source
  4. Carry class A, B, D and E license holders must carry liability insurance of $250,000 (or $250,000 per licensed employee under an employer policy). source
  5. Pay the class A HVACR license fee, per year: $200. source
  6. HVACR licenses expire at the end of the month one year after issue. source

HVAC requirements in Arkansas

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamExam required for Class A, B, D and E HVACR license. source
Experience2 years (Two years of experience as an HVACR contractor or an HVACR contractor's employee for applicants with no licensing background). source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceClass A, B, D and E license holders must carry liability insurance of $250,000 (or $250,000 per licensed employee under an employer policy). source
RenewalHVACR licenses expire at the end of the month one year after issue. source
ReciprocityThe HVACR Board may make reciprocal agreements; applicants under reciprocity skip the exam. source
Fees
  • $200 (Class A HVACR license fee, per year). source
  • $100 (Class A, B, D or E exam fee). source
  • $150 (Class B, D or E HVACR license fee, per year). source
  • $25 (Registrant fee, per year). source

Hiring an HVAC contractor?

See every official lookup in Arkansas, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.

How to verify a contractor license in Arkansas

Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Arkansas?
HVACR Licensing Board, Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing licenses HVAC contractors in Arkansas.
How do I check an HVAC license in Arkansas?
The HVACR Licensing Board, Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Arkansas. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Arkansas?
$200 (Class A HVACR license fee, per year). $100 (Class A, B, D or E exam fee). $150 (Class B, D or E HVACR license fee, per year). $25 (Registrant fee, per year).
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Arkansas?
2 years (Two years of experience as an HVACR contractor or an HVACR contractor's employee for applicants with no licensing background).
How often does an HVAC license renew in Arkansas?
HVACR licenses expire at the end of the month one year after issue.

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Sources

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.