How to get a plumbing license in Arkansas
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Section (Committee of Plumbing Examiners) licenses plumbing contractors in Arkansas. The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, CLB Roster Export (latestroster.csv), commercial and residential licensees lists 378 active plumbing business records as of October 6, 2026.
Who licenses plumbing work in Arkansas
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Section (Committee of Plumbing Examiners) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search plumbing licenses |
| License types | Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Apprentice Plumber, Restricted Supervisor Gas Fitter, Restricted Gas Fitter, Restricted Water and Sewer Service Line Installation, Restricted Hospital Maintenance, Restricted Governmental Maintenance |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Committee of Plumbing Examiners for a credential such as Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber or Apprentice Plumber.
- Exam required before a plumber license is issued. source
- Experience: 5 years (Master plumber exam: five years of experience (journeyman: four years)). source
- Pay the master plumber application fee: $125. source
- Plumber licenses renew annually. source
Plumbing requirements in Arkansas
| Exam | Exam required before a plumber license is issued. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 5 years (Master plumber exam: five years of experience (journeyman: four years)). source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Plumber licenses renew annually. source |
| Reciprocity | The Committee may make reciprocal agreements with other states; the Department of Health posts agreements with Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Ohio. source |
| Fees |
Hiring a plumbing contractor?
See every official lookup in Arkansas, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a plumbing license in Arkansas?
- Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Section (Committee of Plumbing Examiners) licenses plumbing contractors in Arkansas.
- How do I check a plumbing license in Arkansas?
- The Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Section (Committee of Plumbing Examiners) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Arkansas. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a plumbing license cost in Arkansas?
- $125 (Master plumber application fee). $200 (Master plumber license fee, charged annually). $75 (Journeyman plumber application fee). $50 (Re-examination fee after failing or missing any portion of the test).
- How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in Arkansas?
- 5 years (Master plumber exam: five years of experience (journeyman: four years)).
- How often does a plumbing license renew in Arkansas?
- Plumber licenses renew annually.
Other trades in Arkansas
- General contractor license in Arkansas
- Electrical license in Arkansas
- HVAC license in Arkansas
- Roofing license in Arkansas
- All Arkansas trades
Plumbing license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/licensing-military-member-licensure-permits-plan-reviews/plumbing-natural-gas-health-code/
- https://adhplumbinghvacrlookup.arkansas.gov/
- https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/PLUMBING_LAW_2022.pdf
- https://healthy.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Plumbing-Licensing-Rules.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.