Professional Licenses in Arkansas
Arkansas requires licenses for 93 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Abstractor
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAdjuster
licenseAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse: Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
certificationArchitect
licenseAsbestos Inspector
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
licenseBail Bondsman
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Operator
licenseBoiler Operator
licenseCertified Court Reporter
certificationCertified General Appraiser
certificationCertified General Appraiser
certificationCertified General Appraiser
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractor
licenseCommercial Applicator (Aerial or Ground)
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseCommercial/Non-Commercial Pest Control Operator
licenseCommissioned School Security Officer (CSSO)
licenseCommissioned Security Officer (CSO)
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $200 9-14 months
Cosmetology Instructor
licenseDental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
licenseDispensing Optician
licenseElectrical Contractor
licenseElementary and Secondary School Counselor
licenseElevator Mechanic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
licenseEmployment Counselor
licenseEvent Coordinator
licenseFertilizer Facility License
licenseFuneral Director
licenseHearing Instrument Dispenser
licenseHome Inspector
licenseHome Inspector
licenseHVAC/R Contractor
license 2-4 years
Interior Designer
licenseJourneyman Electrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Landscape Architect
licenseLead-Based Paint Abatement Inspector
licenseLicensed Firms- Custom Applicators (Aerial and/or Ground)
licenseLicensed Genetic Counselors
licenseLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
licenseLicensed Master Social Worker
license Est. $430 6 years (MSW education) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license Est. $420 12-18 months
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
licenseLoan Officer
licenseManaging General Agent (MGA) [Insurance]
license Est. $250 4-8 weeks
Massage Therapist
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Master Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Middle School Teacher
license Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)
Notary Public
licenseNursing Assistant (Certified)
certificationNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist (OT)
licenseOccupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
licenseOccupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
licenseOptometrist
licenseParamedic
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
licensePhysical Therapist (PT)
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant (PA)
licensePhysician Assistant (PA)
licensePodiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator
licenseProfessional Engineer
licensePsychologist
licenseRadiologist Assistant/Radiology Practioner Assistant
licenseReal Estate Broker
license Est. $397 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Salesperson
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Registered Dental Assistant
registrationRegistered Geologist
registrationRegistered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNP)
registrationRespiratory Therapist
licenseSecurities Agent
licenseSpeech-Language Pathologist
licenseSurgical Technologists
licenseSurveyor Intern
licenseTattoo Artist
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)