Arkansas Plumber Licensing FAQs

Who needs to be licensed for plumbing in Arkansas?

Anyone engaged in work as a master, journeyman, or apprentice plumber (as defined by the Arkansas Plumbers Law) must be licensed.

What are the types of plumbing licenses available in Arkansas?

• Apprentice Plumber
• Journeyman Plumber
• Master Plumber
• Restricted Plumber
• Plumbing and/or Gas Inspector

Does Arkansas have reciprocal licensing with other states?

Applicants licensed in other states may be granted reciprocal licensing provided the requirements for licensure in the other state are substantially similar to the requirements for licensure in Arkansas.

The applicant must submit a completed application for licensure as well as evidence that the other jurisdiction has similar requirements.

What fees are associated with becoming a plumber in Arkansas?

Apprentice

• Application: $0
• License: $25

Journeyman

• Application: $75
• License: $75

Master

• Application: $125
• License: $200

Lifetime Master

• Application: $0
• License: $0

When do I need to renew my Arkansas plumbing license?

Master, Journeyman & Apprentice plumbers licenses expire on December 31st every year.

Restricted plumbers licenses expire on June 30th every year.

Plumbing and/or Gas Inspector's certificates expire on June 30th every year.

Do I need continuing education to renew my plumbing license in Arkansas?

There are no active continuing education requirements for plumbers in Arkansas.

My Arkansas plumbing license has expired — how do I get it reinstated?

The Department of Health may renew a license after the thirty day grace period if there is sufficient reason for not renewing the license in the time specified and after payments of penalties as described by regulation.

If your license has been expired for less than five years you may submit an application for reinstatement.

Reinstatement is granted by the board, and after it has been granted there are additional fees to pay in addition to any backfees and penalties.

If the license has been expired for more than five years, the above rules apply, and you must also submit a new verification of work experience.

Journeyman plumbers need a minimum of four years experience

1. Complete and submit an application & fee
   a. Submit evidence of 4 years work experience
2. Pass required exams
3. Pay required licensing fees

• Application: $75
• License: $75

Master plumbers need a minimum of five years experience

1. Complete and submit an application & fee
   a. Submit evidence of 5 years work experience
2. Pass required exams
3. Pay required licensing fees

• Application: $125
• License: $200

The plumbing industry is often changing. As a professional plumber, it is important to keep your industry knowledge up to date so you can make practical decisions for your business. Professional development courses are designed to help you sustain and improve your plumbing industry knowledge.

Whether you are looking for information on new avenues for your business, want to brush up on best practices, or are just interested in learning about a particular topic, professional development is for you!

No. Unlike continuing education, which is required by your licensing body to maintain your license, professional development is not required and is considered supplemental learning.

You may begin immediately! Simply click the Login button in the upper right-hand corner on your desktop or in the upper-right menu on mobile. Once you've entered your login and password, you will be taken to your courses. Follow the instructions and enjoy!

Our courses are available online, 24/7, and you can log in and log out at any time during the course. If you are going to be away from your computer for more than 10–15 minutes, we recommend that you log out. When you log back in, you will be able to re-enter the lesson you were last in.

Continuing education requirements vary by state. Each course lists a minimum number of credit hours required to complete the course.

It depends on your learning style and comfort level with the topics we cover. There is no set time for completing exam prep courses — you go at your own pace!

Many plumbers like to re-watch materials, while others like to re-take the practice tests. Our recommendation is to go through the course as many times as you need to be comfortable with the material and any applicable reference books. The more familiar you are with the materials, the better you will do on your exam!

After you purchase a course, you have unlimited access for six months. If you need additional time, please contact our offices to arrange an extension (please note: a fee may apply).

It depends on course type and location. Most continuing education courses include quizzes.

Exam prep courses have a short quiz at the end of each lesson and a longer practice test at the end of the course. These quizzes and tests are there to help you practice taking an exam and identify areas you may wish to review more.

No. Practice tests are just that: for practice. You will have the opportunity to retake the practice tests until you do pass. The practice tests are there to help you get used to the process of using your reference materials and finding the correct answers during an exam. If you don't pass on the first try, take the time to note what sections of the material you need to review.

You can review the lessons and quizzes at any time during the six months you have access to the courses.