Arkansas

Arkansas uses a split-board model with 10 separate regulatory agencies. The Contractors Licensing Board handles both commercial and residential licensing, while trade-specific work — electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boiler, elevator, fire protection, alarms, and environmental — is divided among specialized boards under different state departments.

Always verify statutes, fees, and application details with the live regulator before making bidding, licensing, or legal decisions.

At a glance

The fastest way to orient yourself in Arkansas is to know two dollar thresholds and the 10-agency regulatory map.

Signal	Value
Commercial construction trigger	$50,000 or more (labor and materials)
Residential construction trigger	More than $2,000 (labor and materials)
Subcontractor registration	Available in lieu of full license when working under a licensed contractor
Residential roofing registration	Required since January 1, 2022 — $20 fee + $15,000 surety
Highway work	ARDOT prequalification required before bidding
Reciprocity model	Board-specific — each board maintains its own arrangements

Frequently asked questions

Pick the tab that matches your situation. Each FAQ gives a direct answer and points you to the full detail below.

Contractors
Regulators

What is the minimum contract value that requires a commercial contractor license in Arkansas?

Commercial construction requires licensing at $50,000 or more in combined labor and materials. This threshold covers commercial, industrial, and public works projects. For residential work, the threshold is much lower at $2,000. See Construction work regulated.

Do I need a separate license for electrical or HVAC work, or does my general contractor license cover it?

Yes, you need separate licenses. Trade-specific work — electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, boiler, elevator, and alarms — requires credentials from the relevant specialty board even if you hold a general contractor license from the Contractors Licensing Board. See Requirements.

Where do I go to get licensed in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 10 separate regulatory agencies. The Contractors Licensing Board handles commercial and residential licensing. Electrical goes to the Board of Electrical Examiners, plumbing to the Department of Health, HVAC to the HVAC/R Division, and so on. See the board directory for complete contact details.

How much does it cost to get a commercial contractor license?

The commercial contractor application fee is $100 with a $50 annual renewal. You also need a $10,000 surety or cash bond and audited or reviewed financial statements from a CPA or RPA. Late renewal doubles the fee to $100. See Requirements for complete fee tables.

What are the bonding and insurance requirements?

Commercial contractors need a $10,000 surety or cash bond payable to the State of Arkansas. Residential roofers require a $15,000 surety bond. Fire protection sprinkler contractors need $1,000,000 minimum insurance. Asbestos contractors need $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance. Requirements vary by trade — see Requirements.

Can I use my out-of-state license in Arkansas?

It depends on the board and license type. The Contractors Licensing Board has exam waiver agreements with Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Electrical Board has the broadest reciprocity — 18 states for journeyman but only 2 for master. See Reciprocal agreements.

Are subcontractors required to be fully licensed?

Not always. Subcontractors working under a properly licensed contractor can register for $100 instead of obtaining a full license — no exam, experience, or financial statement is required. However, if contracting directly with the owner, a full Commercial Contractors license is required. See Subcontractor Registration.

What are the requirements for residential construction?

Residential builders need 4 years of experience, a compiled financial statement, and a 70% score on the business law exam. The application fee is $100 with a $50 annual renewal. Remodelers need only 2 years of experience and pay $50 application / $25 renewal. See Requirements.

Does Arkansas require licensing for roofing work?

Yes. Residential roofers must register since January 1, 2022 — the fee is $20 with a $15,000 surety bond and workers’ compensation insurance. If you perform other residential work in addition to roofing, you need a Home Improvement License instead. Commercial roofing at $50,000 or more requires a full commercial contractor license. See Construction work regulated.

What if my project involves both general contracting and specialty trades?

You need credentials from each relevant board. A commercial contractor license from the Contractors Licensing Board does not cover specialty trade work. For example, a $500,000 commercial project with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC scope requires the general contractor license plus separate credentials from the Board of Electrical Examiners, Department of Health, and HVAC/R Division. See Requirements.

Do I need a license before bidding or just before starting work?

A license must be obtained before submitting a bid. For federal-funded projects, an application must be on file before the bid submission, and a license obtained before executing the contract. See Commercial Contractors.

How does Arkansas's licensing model compare to single-board states?

Arkansas is one of the more fragmented states, distributing construction regulation across 10 separate agencies under multiple departments (Labor, Health, Environmental Quality, State Police, and Transportation). This contrasts sharply with single-board states where one agency handles all contractor licensing. See Who regulates construction.

How does Arkansas's $50,000 commercial threshold compare to other states?

The $50,000 commercial threshold is moderate — higher than states that trigger at $500 or $1,000 but lower than states like Alabama at $100,000. The $2,000 residential threshold is notably low, capturing most residential projects. For cross-state comparison, see Licensing thresholds.

What types of construction work are regulated at the state vs. local level?

Arkansas regulates at the state level through its 10 agencies: commercial and residential general contracting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, boiler, elevator, fire protection, fire and burglar alarms, environmental (asbestos, UST, lead), and highway prequalification. Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements, but the primary regulatory framework is state-level.

How is contractor licensing divided between the Contractors Licensing Board and the Department of Labor?

The Contractors Licensing Board handles general commercial and residential licensing. The Department of Labor and Licensing houses several trade-specific divisions: electrical (Board of Electrical Examiners), HVAC/R, boiler, elevator, and fire protection. Plumbing goes to the Department of Health, alarms to the State Police, and environmental work to the Department of Environmental Quality.

What are the fees and bonding requirements across trades?

Fees and bonds vary widely. Commercial contractors pay $100 application / $50 renewal with a $10,000 bond. Fire protection sprinkler contractors pay $700 with $1,000,000 insurance. Elevator contractors pay $250 per year with $1,000,000 liability insurance. UST contractors pay $300 with a $25,000 bond. See Requirements for complete tables.

What license classifications does Arkansas use?

The Contractors Licensing Board offers classifications from Heavy Construction through Residential Specialty, including subcontractor registration and residential roofer registration. The Electrical Board issues 8 credential levels from apprentice through master. HVAC/R has 5 classes (A through E) plus employee registration. See Types of licenses.

How does reciprocity work in Arkansas?

There is no single statewide reciprocity arrangement. The Contractors Licensing Board has exam waiver agreements with 4 states. The Electrical Board has the broadest network — 18 states for journeyman but only 2 for master. The State Police has PI reciprocity with 3 states. Each board must be checked independently. See Reciprocal agreements.

What exam requirements exist across the different boards?

Most boards require exams: the Contractors Licensing Board requires a 70% business law exam, electricians need 70% on trade exams, plumbers need 75%, HVAC/R contractors need 70%, fire protection sprinkler inspectors need 90%, and blasters need a Fire Marshal exam. Some boards accept alternative certifications like NICET. See Requirements.

What are the renewal cycles across Arkansas's boards?

Most licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance. Elevator licenses renew by January 31 with 8 CE hours every two years. Fire alarm Class E licenses and registrations are valid for two years. UST certifications renew every 2 years. ARDOT prequalification is valid for one year from the financial statement date plus a 4-month grace period.

How does the subcontractor registration alternative work?

Arkansas offers a distinct subcontractor registration path ($100, no exam, no experience, no financial statement) for subcontractors working under a properly licensed contractor. This is unusual compared to states that require all subcontractors to hold full licenses. The registration is not available if contracting directly with the owner.

How does Arkansas compare to other Southern states in regulatory complexity?

Arkansas’s 10-agency model is among the most fragmented in the South, rivaling Alabama’s 8-board split. The distinct jurisdictional boundaries between the Contractors Licensing Board, Department of Labor divisions, Department of Health, State Police, and Department of Environmental Quality create significant routing complexity. See the South region guide.

Start with your goal

Pick the card that matches what you need right now. Each one links to the relevant section on this page.

Is licensure triggered?

Start with the $50,000 commercial or $2,000 residential threshold, then identify which board owns the lane.

Find the right regulator

Use the regulator directory to route your question to the correct Arkansas board among 10 agencies.

Application and renewal details

Exams, fees, bonds, experience requirements, and renewal cycles for each trade.

Reciprocity direction

Find out which boards recognize out-of-state credentials — reciprocity varies by board and license type.

Special considerations

Different roles need different things from an Arkansas page. Use the tab that matches your situation to see what matters most before you read the full detail below.

Contractors
Regulators

Start with contract value: $50,000 for commercial, $2,000 for residential. Then determine whether your trade requires a separate specialty board license.

Commercial contractors need 5 years of experience (major classifications) or 1 year (specialties), plus a $10,000 bond and audited or reviewed financial statements.
Residential builders need 4 years of experience; remodelers need 2 years.
Subcontractors of properly licensed contractors can register ($100) instead of obtaining a full license.
A license must be obtained before submitting a bid — or at minimum, an application must be on file for federal-funded projects.
Trade-specific work (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, etc.) requires separate credentials from the relevant specialty board, even if you hold a general contractor license.
ARDOT prequalification is a separate gate for highway work.

Readiness checklist

Four things you need to confirm before you can treat Arkansas as “ready” for a bid or an application. If any of these are unclear, you are not ready yet.

Classify the project lane

Identify whether the work is commercial (>= $50,000), residential (> $2,000), highway, or trade-specific (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, elevator, boiler, alarms, or environmental).

Apply the right threshold test

Check $50,000 for commercial or $2,000 for residential against the work lane table. Trade-specific work may not have a dollar threshold but requires separate board credentials.

Route to the correct regulator

Use the regulator directory below. Arkansas has 10 agencies — do not assume the Contractors Licensing Board handles all trades.

Confirm the requirement set

Confirm exams, experience, fees, bond, financial statements, and reciprocity rules for the exact board before filing.

If you can identify lane, threshold, regulator, and requirement set, you have the minimum package needed for an Arkansas readiness check.

Use these links to jump to related cross-state comparisons and workflows.

New state evaluation if you are screening Arkansas for the first time.
Multi-state bid readiness if you need to compare Arkansas with nearby jurisdictions.
Licensing thresholds or prequalification patterns for cross-state context.

Construction work regulated

Arkansas uses two separate dollar thresholds for commercial and residential work, plus separate licensing requirements for trade-specific disciplines.

Work lane	What triggers regulation
Commercial construction	$50,000 or more (labor and materials)
Residential construction	More than $2,000 (labor and materials)
Residential roofing	Registration required since Jan 1, 2022 — $20 fee + $15,000 surety
Highway work	ARDOT prequalification required before bidding
Electrical work	Board of Electrical Examiners license required
Plumbing and gas fitting	Department of Health license required
HVAC / refrigeration	HVAC/R Division license required
Boiler installation	Boiler Division license required
Elevator installation	Elevator Safety Board license required
Fire protection (sprinkler, fixed suppression)	Fire Protection Licensing Board license required
Fire and burglar alarms	Arkansas State Police Class E license required
Asbestos abatement / UST	Department of Environmental Quality license required

Trade-specific credentials are required even when a general contractor license is in play. A commercial or residential license from the Contractors Licensing Board does not cover specialty trade work.

Common determination scenarios

If you are trying to figure out where to start, expand the scenario that is closest to your situation.

Commercial construction

Route to the Contractors Licensing Board. You need 5 years of experience (major classifications) or 1 year (specialties), audited or reviewed financial statements, a $10,000 bond, and a passing score of 70% on the business law exam. Confirm whether trade-specific board credentials are also required for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or fire protection scope.

Residential construction

Route to the Contractors Licensing Board. Builders need 4 years of experience; remodelers need 2 years. Both require a 70% score on the business law exam. If the project includes trade-specific scope (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), separate board credentials are required.

Subcontractor working under a licensed contractor

Subcontractors of properly licensed contractors can register ($100) instead of obtaining a full license. No exam, experience, or financial statement is required for registration. If the prime contractor is not properly licensed, the subcontractor must obtain a full Commercial Contractors license.

Highway work

ARDOT prequalification is required. Submit the Prequalification Questionnaire with reviewed or audited financial statements. Prequalification is valid for one year from the financial statement date plus a four-month grace period.

Reciprocity request

Ask which board is involved first. The Contractors Licensing Board has exam waiver agreements with Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Electrical Board has the broadest network — 18 states for journeyman reciprocity. Other boards have their own arrangements.

Who regulates construction

Arkansas splits construction regulation across 10 separate agencies. Use this directory to find the board that owns the lane you need. Each entry includes address, phone, and website.

Commercial and residential contractors — Contractors Licensing Board

4100 Richards Road, North Little Rock, AR 72117Phone: (501) 372-4661 | Fax: (501) 372-2247Website: arkansas.gov/clb

Highway prequalification — Department of Transportation (ARDOT)

Post Office Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203-2261Phone: (501) 569-2261 | Fax: (501) 569-2623Email: pmd@ardot.govWebsite: ardot.gov

Electrical contractors — Board of Electrical Examiners

900 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201Phone: (501) 682-4500Email: adll.electrical@arkansas.govWebsite: labor.arkansas.gov/divisions/code-enforcement/electrical-inspection-and-licensing

Plumbing, gas fitting, and lead abatement — Department of Health

4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205-3867Phone: (501) 661-2642 | Fax: (501) 661-2671Website: healthy.arkansas.gov

Asbestos abatement and underground storage tanks — Department of Environmental Quality

5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72218-5317Phone: (501) 682-0744 | Fax: (501) 682-0880Website: adeq.state.ar.us

HVAC and refrigeration — HVAC/R Division, Department of Labor and Licensing

900 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201Phone: (501) 682-9201Email: adll.hvac@arkansas.govWebsite: labor.arkansas.gov/divisions/code-enforcement/hvac-r

Boiler installation — Boiler Division, Department of Labor

900 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201Phone: (501) 682-4514Email: adll.boiler@arkansas.govWebsite: labor.arkansas.gov/divisions/code-enforcement/boiler-inspection-licensing-and-permits

Elevator installation — Elevator Safety Board, Department of Labor and Licensing

900 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201Phone: (501) 682-4538Email: adll.elevator@arkansas.govWebsite: labor.arkansas.gov/divisions/code-enforcement/elevator-inspection-and-permits

Fire protection systems — Fire Protection Licensing Board

900 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 400, Little Rock, AR 72201Phone: (501) 661-7903 | Fax: (501) 603-3540Website: labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/fire-protection-licensing-board

Fire and burglar alarms — Arkansas State Police

One State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209Phone: (501) 618-8600 | Fax: (501) 618-8125Website: dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police

Requirements

Each Arkansas board has its own application inputs, exams, fees, bonds, and renewal cycles. Expand the trade that applies to your situation. Fee tables are included in each section.

Commercial Contractors

Requirement	Detail
Experience	5 years for major classifications; 1 year for specialties
Financial statements	CPA or RPA audited or reviewed statements (compiled for restricted license)
Bond	$10,000 surety or cash bond payable to the State of Arkansas
Exam	Open book business law exam, minimum score of 70%
Application fee	$100
Renewal fee	$50 (or $100 if not renewed timely)
License period	One year

A license must be obtained before submitting a bid. For federal-funded projects, an application must be on file before the bid submission, and a license obtained before executing the contract.

Subcontractor Registration

Requirement	Detail
Eligibility	Subcontractors of properly licensed contractors
Experience	Not required
Exam	Not required
Financial statement	Not required
Registration fee	$100

If contracting directly with the owner (prime contractor), a full Commercial Contractors license is required regardless of how the arrangement is labeled.

Residential Builders

Requirement	Detail
Experience	4 years
Financial statement	Compiled financial statement
Workers’ compensation	Required if mandated by the Workers’ Compensation Commission
Exam	Open book business law exam, minimum score of 70%
Application fee	$100
Renewal fee	$50 (or $100 if not renewed timely)
License period	One year

Residential Remodelers

Requirement	Detail
Experience	2 years
Exam	Open book business law exam, minimum score of 70%
Financial statement	Compiled statement required for projects of $50,000 or more
Application fee	$50
Renewal fee	$25 (or $50 if not renewed timely)
License period	One year

Residential Roofers (Registration)

Requirement	Detail
Effective date	January 1, 2022
Registration fee	$20
Surety bond	$15,000 Residential Roofing Registrant Surety
Workers’ compensation	Required

This registration is for roofing only. If you perform other types of residential work in addition to roofing, you need a Home Improvement License.

Electricians

All applicants must pass a trade examination with a minimum score of 70%. Processing time is approximately one week. Licenses are issued for one year from the date of issuance.

Credential	Experience required
Master Electrician	Electrical engineering degree + 2 years, or 6 years residential/commercial experience including 2 as journeyman
Residential Master	3 years in 1–2 family dwelling wiring + 1 year as residential journeyman
Journeyman	4-year DOL-approved apprenticeship, or 8 years (16,000 hours) experience
Residential Journeyman	2 years in 1-family dwelling wiring
Air Conditioning Electrician	2 years wiring HVACR equipment
Industrial Maintenance	4 years supervised electrical maintenance experience

License type	Exam fee	License and renewal fee
Master	$80	$50 / year
Residential Master	$80	$50 / year
Journeyman	$80	$25 / year
Residential Journeyman	$80	$25 / year
Air Conditioning Electrician	$80	$25 / year
Industrial Maintenance	N/A	$25 / year
Sign Specialist	$80	$25 / year
Electrical Apprentice	N/A	$10 / year

Plumbers

Requirement	Detail
Exam	Trade examination, minimum score of 75%
Master experience	5 years
Journeyman experience	4 years
Apprentice hours	8,000 hours combined on-the-job training and school

Lead Abatement (Department of Health)

License type	License fee	Certification fee
Contractor / Consultant	$1,200	N/A
Inspector, Risk Assessor, Supervisor, Project Designer	N/A	$150
Worker	N/A	$35
Training Provider	$900	N/A

Asbestos Abatement (Dept of Environmental Quality)

Requirement	Detail
Liability insurance	$1,000,000 minimum
Supervisor	At least one certified Contractor/Supervisor
Application	Via SEEK at seek.ee.arkansas.gov

License type	License fee	Certification fee
Contractor / Consultant	$375	N/A
Contractor / Supervisor	N/A	$115
Inspector, Air Monitor, Management Planner, Project Designer	N/A	$115
Worker	N/A	$25
Training Provider	$375	N/A
Duplicate / Replacement Certificate	$15	N/A

Underground Storage Tanks (Dept of Environmental Quality)

Requirement	Detail
Contractor application fee	$300 (non-refundable)
Contractor bond	$25,000 surety
Individual application fee	$150 (non-refundable)
Individual experience	1 year of field experience within the prior 3 years
Individual exam	Written examination required
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years

HVAC/R Contractors

Requirement	Detail
Exam	Trade examination, minimum score of 70%
Experience	2 years of work experience
Renewal cycle	One year from date of issuance

License type	License fee
Class A — Unlimited	$200
Class B — Limited (15 tons cooling / 1,000,000 BTUH heating / 15 HP refrigeration per unit)	$150
Class C — Service and repair only (no install or replace)	$100
Class D — Sheet metal / ductwork only	$150
Class E — Refrigeration only (no heating, AC, or ductwork)	$150
Employee Registration	$25

Boiler

Requirement	Detail
Operator exam	Examination required
Operator training	6 months on-the-job training
Installation	Permits required; inspections required before operation

License type	License fee	Annual renewal
Boiler Operator	$25	$17
Sales or Installer	$75	$75
Boiler Repair	$75	$75

Elevator

Credential	Experience	Exam	Insurance	License fee
Inspector	4 years designing, installing, maintaining, or inspecting conveyances	QEI certification (ASME)	$1,000,000 liability + $500,000 property	$100 / year
Contractor	N/A (must employ licensed mechanic)	N/A	$1,000,000 liability + $500,000 property	$250 / year
Mechanic	3 years verified work experience	Board-approved exam	N/A	$75 / year
Accessibility Technician	3 years with ASME A18.1 conveyances	Board-approved exam	N/A	$75 / year

Renewal deadline is January 31. Inspectors and accessibility technicians must complete 8 CE hours every two years. Emergency and temporary licenses (30-day validity) are available when insufficient licensed mechanics are available.

Fire Protection — Sprinkler Systems

Requirement	Detail
Company insurance	$1,000,000 minimum
Company staffing	At least one NICET Level III certified employee or BSc in Fire Protection Engineering with 3 years subsequent experience
Inspector exam	Sprinkler inspector exam, minimum score of 90%

License type	License fee	Renewal fee
Sprinkler Contractor	$700	$700
Inspector	$150	$150
Sprinkler Fitter	$50	$50
Fitter Apprentice Permit	$25	$25
Responsible Managing Employee (RME)	$300	$300
Application fee	$100	—
Exam fee	$30	—

Fire Protection — Portable and Fixed Systems

License type	Company fee	Individual fee	Company renewal	Individual renewal
Portable	$300	$60	$300	$30
Fixed	$300	$60	$300	$30
Class A Hydrostatic	$100	$60	$100	$15
Class B Hydrostatic	$50	$60	$50	$10

A company cannot be licensed for more than the employee is licensed to perform, and vice versa. Companies not applying for Class A or B hydrostatic testing must have a letter from a licensed hydrostatic company.

Fire and Burglar Alarms (Arkansas State Police)

Requirement	Detail
Manager training	ESA Level I and Level II A, or NICET III/IV, or NESA (Fire and Electronics), or Elite CEU AEIT and FAIT Level I
Manager exam	Act 393 exam at Arkansas State Police Headquarters
Liability insurance	$300,000 minimum

License type	Initial fee	Renewal fee
Class E (alarm company)	$600	$300
Alarm Systems Apprentice	$40	N/A
Alarm Systems Monitor	$40	$40
Alarm Systems Agent and Technician	$40	$40

Class E license and registrations for monitors, agents, and technicians are valid for two years.

ARDOT Highway Prequalification

Requirement	Detail
Financial statement	Reviewed or audited only (compiled not accepted)
Validity	One year from date of financial statement + 4-month grace period
Review period	At least 5 business days

Email: pmd@ardot.gov | Phone: (501) 569-2261

Reciprocal agreements

Arkansas does not have a single statewide reciprocity arrangement. Each board maintains its own agreements, and some boards have different reciprocity rules for different license levels. Always confirm which board and which license type are involved before assuming an out-of-state credential transfers.

The Electrical Board has the broadest reciprocity network — 18 states for journeyman, but only 2 for master. Check the specific license level, not just the board name.

Board	Reciprocal states	Coverage
Contractors Licensing Board	Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee	4 states
Electrical — Journeyman	Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming	18 states
Electrical — Master	North Dakota, Oregon	2 states
HVAC/R Division	States with similar licensing requirements	Limited
State Police (Private Investigators only)	Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee	3 states
Elevator Safety Board	May license without exam if requirements are substantially equal	Limited

Contractors Licensing Board exam waiver details

The Board has entered into examination waiver agreements with Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee for contractors holding a license in a comparable classification. Contact the Board directly for complete details on classification equivalency.

Types of licenses

Arkansas issues credentials across multiple boards. Use the accordions below to find the exact license name for your trade.

General Contractors

Heavy Construction
Highway, Railroad, Airport Construction
Municipal and Utility Construction
Building
Light Building
Residential Builder
Residential Remodeler
Residential Specialty
Residential Roofer (Registration)
Subcontractor Registration

Electricians

Master Electrician
Residential Master Electrician
Journeyman
Residential Journeyman
Air Conditioning Electrician
Industrial Maintenance
Sign Specialist
Electrical Apprentice

HVAC/R

Class A — Unlimited
Class B — Limited capacity
Class C — Service and repair only
Class D — Sheet metal / ductwork only
Class E — Refrigeration only
Employee Registration

Fire Protection and Alarms

Sprinkler Contractor
Sprinkler Inspector
Sprinkler Fitter
Fitter Apprentice
Responsible Managing Employee (RME)
Portable Fire Protection (Company / Individual)
Fixed Fire Suppression (Company / Individual)
Class A / B Hydrostatic Testing
Class E Alarm Systems Company
Alarm Systems Monitor
Alarm Systems Agent and Technician
Alarm Systems Apprentice

Elevator

Elevator Inspector
Elevator Contractor
Elevator Mechanic
Accessibility Technician (restricted mechanic)

Environmental and Other

Asbestos Abatement Contractor / Consultant
Asbestos Inspector / Air Monitor / Management Planner / Project Designer
Asbestos Worker
Underground Storage Tank Contractor
Underground Storage Tank Individual
Lead Abatement Contractor / Consultant
Lead Abatement Inspector / Risk Assessor / Supervisor / Project Designer
Lead Abatement Worker
Boiler Operator
Boiler Sales or Installer
Boiler Repair

South region guide

Browse all South jurisdictions for comparison.

Contractors guide

Cross-state guidance for contractors evaluating new jurisdictions.

Regulators guide

Cross-state guidance for comparing regulatory models and agency structures.

Neighboring jurisdictions with reciprocity ties:

Alabama

Contractors Licensing Board exam waiver for comparable classifications.

Louisiana

Contractors Licensing Board exam waiver plus PI reciprocity via State Police.

Mississippi

Contractors Licensing Board exam waiver for comparable classifications.

Tennessee

Contractors Licensing Board exam waiver plus PI reciprocity via State Police.

Oklahoma

Electrical journeyman reciprocity plus PI reciprocity via State Police.

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​Who regulates construction

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