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Class A HVACR Contractor contractor

Arkansas HVAC Contractor License

An Arkansas Class A HVACR Contractor requires 8 continuing-education hours every 1 year, a $100 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Arkansas currently enforces the 2021 IMC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance AR · IMC/UMC
CE hours
8 / 1-yr
Renewal fee
$100
Bond
None ✓
Code
2021 IMC

Source: AR HVACR · compiled 2026-05-23

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Continuing education

Hours required
8
Renewal cycle
1 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • IMC code update

CE courses for Arkansas class a hvacr contractors

HVAC Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Arkansas. Confirm a provider appears on AR HVACR’s approved-provider list before you buy.

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Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
Not required

No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.

Insurance
$250,000

General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.

These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee. Confirm which applies to your situation with AR HVACR.

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Reciprocity

Arkansas does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity map shows which states do honor each other.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the AR HVACR portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 8 required CE hours every 1 year with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Gather bond & insurance proof

    Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.

  4. 4

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the AR HVACR portal and pay the $100 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  5. 5

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Arkansas Class A HVACR Contractor renewal?
8 hours every 1 year. Subjects: IMC code update.
What does Arkansas Class A HVACR Contractor renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $100. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15-$100).
Does Arkansas accept reciprocity for this license?
Arkansas does not publish reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may sit for an exam.
Which code is Arkansas currently enforcing?
Arkansas is currently on the 2021 IMC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.

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