Arkansas Electrician License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
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Expires on the last day of the month, one year after issue. Check the date on your license.
8 hours
Continuing education
A journeyman electrician license or master electrician licensee shall complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing education for each National Electrical Code (NEC) cycle before renewing his or her license.Official source
Verified Oct 24, 2026 · 1 official source
When is Arkansas electrician license renewal due?
Renewal cycle in years
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Exact renewal deadline rule
Licenses shall expire on the date indicated on the license. Licenses shall expire on the last day of the month, one year following the date of issue.Official source
Verified Oct 24, 2026 · 1 official source
Use the expiration date printed on your license. These rules do not establish a personal expiration date.
How much does electrician license renewal cost in Arkansas?
Renewal fee
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What are the continuing education requirements?
CE hours
A journeyman electrician license or master electrician licensee shall complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing education for each National Electrical Code (NEC) cycle before renewing his or her license.Official source
CE topics and conditions
Continuing education shall consist of classroom or other Board approved instruction relating specifically to the National Electrical Code. No apprentice that completes an apprenticeship program and passes the journeyman exam shall be required to obtain additional continuing education hours during that NEC cycle.Official source
Verified Oct 24, 2026 · 1 official source
What renewal exceptions or conditions apply?
Agency guidance
Licenses may be renewed for one (1) year in the last year of an NEC cycle, two (2) years in the second year of an NEC cycle, or three (3) years in the first year of an NEC cycle upon a payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) per year for a master electrician's license; fifty dollars ($50.00) per year for a residential master electrician's license; twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per year for a journeyman electrician's licenseOfficial source
Verified Oct 24, 2026 · 1 official source
How do I renew my electrician license online in Arkansas?
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Expires on the last day of the month, one year after issue. Check the date on your license.
Licenses shall expire on the date indicated on the license. Licenses shall expire on the last day of the month, one year following the date of issue. Applies to: Initial electrician licenses; previously issued licenses retain their printed expiration
Licenses shall expire on the date indicated on the license. Licenses shall expire on the last day of the month, one year following the date of issue.Official source
Last verified Oct 24, 2026
8 hours
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A journeyman electrician license or master electrician licensee shall complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing education for each National Electrical Code (NEC) cycle before renewing his or her license.Official source
Last verified Oct 24, 2026
Board-approved NEC instruction each NEC cycle; a qualifying apprentice who completes apprenticeship and passes the journeyman exam needs no additional CE during that cycle.
Board-approved NEC instruction each NEC cycle; a qualifying apprentice who completes apprenticeship and passes the journeyman exam needs no additional CE during that cycle.
Continuing education shall consist of classroom or other Board approved instruction relating specifically to the National Electrical Code. No apprentice that completes an apprenticeship program and passes the journeyman exam shall be required to obtain additional continuing education hours during that NEC cycle.Official source
Last verified Oct 24, 2026
Renewal duration depends on the NEC cycle: one year in the final year, two in the second year, or three in the first year. Annual renewal amounts (USD): master 50; journeyman 25.
Renewal duration depends on the NEC cycle: one year in the final year, two in the second year, or three in the first year. Annual renewal amounts (USD): master 50; journeyman 25.
Licenses may be renewed for one (1) year in the last year of an NEC cycle, two (2) years in the second year of an NEC cycle, or three (3) years in the first year of an NEC cycle upon a payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) per year for a master electrician's license; fifty dollars ($50.00) per year for a residential master electrician's license; twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per year for a journeyman electrician's licenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 24, 2026
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