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How to get a plumber license in Arkansas

Hours, exam, fees, renewal and continuing education for Arkansas plumbing licenses, pulled from official AR sources and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Arkansas Department of Health — Protective Health Codes / Plumbing & Natural Gas (Committee of Plumbing Examiners)
  • State journeyman license: Yes (ADH licenses Master, Journeyman, Apprentice and restricted plumber classes statewide under Ark. Code Title 17, Chapter 38.)
  • Journeyman Plumber: Minimum of 4 years of plumbing experience for the journeyman examination (Ark. Code § 17-38-304). Document employers and dates; unlicensed applicants need notarized employer affidavits on letterhead (except Arkansas Plumbing Apprenticeship Program enrollees). Committee reviews applications at monthly meetings.
  • Exam: see below, via Arkansas Committee of Plumbing Examiners (ADH)
  • Code edition: State Committee of Plumbing Examiners exams. Study guides for Master and Journeyman are posted on the ADH Plumbing & Natural Gas page. Confirm current Arkansas Plumbing / Fuel Gas Code edition before you sit.

Requirements by license

Journeyman Plumber

ExperienceMinimum of 4 years of plumbing experience for the journeyman examination (Ark. Code § 17-38-304). Document employers and dates; unlicensed applicants need notarized employer affidavits on letterhead (except Arkansas Plumbing Apprenticeship Program enrollees). Committee reviews applications at monthly meetings.Source: healthy.arkansas.gov · as of · Statute experience baseline also summarized at codeofarrules fee/qualifications framework; primary apply packet: ADH instructions PDF.
ExamArkansas Committee of Plumbing Examiners (ADH). Committee approves exam or non-exam reciprocity/automatic licensure. Retake / failure-to-appear fees apply under 17 CAR § 66-103 ($50 additional exam; $50 nonscheduled/oral). Exam calendar posted on the ADH plumbing page.Source: codeofarrules.arkansas.gov · as of · Instructions: healthy.arkansas.gov
Fees
  • Journeyman application: $75
  • Journeyman license (annual): $75
  • Additional examination (fail/no-show): $50
  • Late fee per month delinquent (after 30 days): $5
Source: healthy.arkansas.gov · as of · Same dollars in 17 CAR § 66-103: codeofarrules.arkansas.gov
RenewalEvery year. Journeyman expires December 31; renew within 30 days after expiration (Ark. Code § 17-38-308). Late fee $5/month after 30 days. Licenses expired more than 30 days may need reinstatement with justification; expired/deferred over 5 years need Committee approval and may require re-exam.Source: healthy.arkansas.gov · as of · Fee table: healthy.arkansas.gov
CE to renewNo journeyman CE hour requirement was listed on the ADH Plumbing & Natural Gas page or the 2026 exam-instructions fee table we checked. Confirm with Protective Health Codes before renewal.Not confirmedSource: healthy.arkansas.gov · as of

License types in Arkansas

  • Apprentice plumber
  • Journeyman plumber
  • Master plumber
  • Restricted plumber classes (gas fitter, hospital maintenance, water & sewer line, etc.)
Source: healthy.arkansas.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

ADH posts reciprocity outlines/agreements (including Ohio, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma). Reciprocity / automatic / uniformed-service applications need a completed license verification form (or equivalent) plus a copy of the out-of-state license. Licenses acquired by reciprocity are not used as the basis for further reciprocity.Source: healthy.arkansas.gov · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

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FAQ

Does Arkansas license journeyman plumbers statewide?

Yes. ADH Protective Health Codes / Committee of Plumbing Examiners licenses apprentices, journeymen and masters.

What experience and fees apply for an AR journeyman?

At least 4 years plumbing experience for the exam. Application $75; annual license $75. Expires December 31.

Already licensed? See Arkansas plumber license renewal & CE requirements.

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