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Arkansas Plumber Licensing

Arkansas licenses plumbers across 2 tiers. Compare CE hours, renewal fees and bond requirements below, then open the tier that matches you. Updated for 2026.

At a glance AR · IPC

License tiers

Max CE / cycle

0 ✓

Renewal cycle

1 yr

Bond

None ✓

Source: AR DOH · compiled 2026-05-23

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Compare the 2 Arkansas plumber license tiers

CE, fees and bond rise with the tier. Open the one that matches where you are.

Journeyman Plumber

journeyman

For working under a licensed contractor

CE: None ✓
Fee: -
Bond: None ✓

Full requirements

Master Plumber

master

Top individual license: supervise & pull permits

CE: None ✓
Fee: -
Bond: None ✓

Full requirements

Getting started

How to become a plumber in Arkansas →

Moving states

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Pay

Plumber salary in Arkansas →

CE courses in Arkansas

Plumber continuing-education providers offering courses for Arkansas license holders. Confirm a provider is on your board’s approved list before you buy.

Affiliate disclosure: the links below are affiliate links and may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Our editor's pick is the provider with the largest approved catalog for your state; the rest are alphabetical.

Editor's pick largest approved catalog for AR

RedVector (Vector Solutions)

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Arkansas plumber licensing FAQ

How many plumber license types does Arkansas issue?

Arkansas issues 2 plumber license types: Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber.

Does Arkansas require continuing education for plumbers?

Arkansas has no confirmed continuing-education requirement for plumber licenses at the tiers we track (or it is 0 hours). Confirm with the licensing board.

Do Arkansas plumber licenses require a bond?

No state license bond is required for plumber licenses in Arkansas at the tiers we track. Local permits may still require one.

Official source

Arkansas Department of Health - Plumbing and Natural Gas

Official board site

Data compiled 2026-05-23. Confirm current figures with the board.

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