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Arkansas
Congratulations! You have chosen to make an excellent career move by getting your contractor’s license.
We are ready to assist you in this process and make it as simple as possible for you. We work with thousands of people like you each year and help them reach their objective of becoming a licensed contractor.
Do I need a contractors license?
Arkansas requires a contractors license for all commercial and residential projects which cost $20,000 or more. Obtaining your Arkansas Builders License will enable you to charge customers and be compensated for your work.
How to acquire your Arkansas Builders License
The following are the prerequisites to obtain your Arkansas Contractors License:
- Successfully complete the contractors exam that measures your knowledge of the profession. Pre-approval by the licensing board is required before taking the exam.
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Complete a Contractors License application. Applications can be obtained from:
Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
4100 Richards Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Phone: (501) 372-4661
Fax: (501) 372-2247
www.arkansas.gov/clb
- Complete the application from the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. Submit application fee and applicable documents to the board including the following:
- Provide 3 written references showing 4 years experience.
- Provide a current balance sheet with a positive net worth.
The Best Test Prep Software for the Arkansas Home Builder Exam
The first step in obtaining your Arkansas Residential Builder License is preparing to take the contractors test. Our contractors exam preparation software will help you accomplish this task in the most efficient way possible. By practicing all of the possible questions in the software, you will be prepared for any combination of questions that you may be given on your builders exam. In addition, studying our contractors license software helps you become familiar with computer generated tests and greatly reduces your anxiety on the day of your builder exam since you prepared using a computer based testing (CBT) format.
The next step is registering to take the contractors license exam. This can be done as soon as you receive your study software since registration should be done 2 weeks in advance to schedule the construction test. The State of Arkansas currently uses Thomson Prometric Assessments to administer the contractors test.
Contractor License Exam Registration
Complete the registration form (provided with software) and mail to Thomson Prometric with your exam fee.
To register for the contractors license exam contact:
Prometric
Attn: AR Contractor Program
1260 Energy Lane
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (800) 280-3926 (Paper/Pencil)
Phone: (888) 763-0131 (Computerized)
Fax: (800) 813-6670
www.prometric.com/arkansas
Note: Be prepared to provide the Program Name: AR04 and the Exam Code: 100, Business and Law.
Builders License examinations are at the following locations:
- Little Rock
- Fort Smith
- Springdale
Taking the Contractors License Exam
You have studied diligently and are ready to take the builders license exam. You can arrive with confidence knowing that you are prepared for whatever questions may appear on the construction test. When you arrive for the test, you must present a current, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license.
There are 50 questions on the Arkansas Contractors License Exam and you must answer at least 35 questions correctly in order to pass. The minimum passing score is 70%. You are allowed 2 hours to complete the builders test. For computerized testing you will receive an unofficial score immediately following your exam. For pencil-and-paper testing, a score report will be mailed approximately 10 days after your exam.
Obtaining Your Contractors License
Once you have successfully passed the builders license exam, you will need to mail your test results with your completed application and license fee to the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. The Contractor Licensing Board will process your application and notify you by mail that your license has been issued.
Traps to avoid
It is a common misconception that since the contractors license exam is open book, it is not difficult to pass. In actuality the builders exam can be more difficult to pass than similar closed book exams due to the fact that you have the Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management available as a resource during the exam. The books may not be written in and may not contain any additional papers. You are required to bring your own Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management because it will not be provided at the testing center. We recommend purchasing the Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management and using it together with our software to give you the greatest chance of passing the builders license test the first time. If you forget the answer to a question during the exam, having the Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management will allow you to quickly find the answer and complete the exam within the time allowed. Going into the exam with your toolbox filled with all available resources will give you the greatest chance of success. In construction the saying, “Do it right the first time” is often heard. We believe it also applies to getting your Contractors License.
For more information on licensing requirements in the state of Arkansas please contact Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board at the address listed below.
Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
4100 Richards Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Phone: (501) 372-4661
Fax: (501) 372-2247
www.arkansas.gov/clb
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