Professional Licenses in Arkansas
Arkansas requires licenses for 93 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Abstractor
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAdjuster
license Est. $250 1-3 months
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
certificationArchitect
license Est. $1,760 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Inspector
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
license Est. $100 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Bail Bondsman
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Boiler Operator
licenseBoiler Operator
licenseCertified Court Reporter
certificationCertified General Appraiser
certification 6-24 months depending on tier
Certified General Appraiser
certification Est. $184 4-8 weeks
Certified General Appraiser
certification 2-3 years (Certified General)
Certified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractor
license Est. $236 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Applicator (Aerial or Ground)
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Commercial/Non-Commercial Pest Control Operator
license Est. $400 3-12 months (education/experience + exam)
Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO)
licenseCommissioned Security Officer (CSO)
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $200 9-14 months
Cosmetology Instructor
license 4-8 months
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
license Est. $110 6-12 months after completing supervised practice
Dispensing Optician
licenseElectrical Contractor
licenseElementary and Secondary School Counselor
licenseElevator Mechanic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
license Est. $144 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician
licenseEmployment Counselor
license Est. $200 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Event Coordinator
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Fertilizer Facility License
licenseFuneral Director
licenseHearing Instrument Dispenser
licenseHome Inspector
licenseHome Inspector
license Est. $250 4-8 weeks
HVAC/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)
license Est. $350 4-6 years (master's degree + 3,000 hours supervised experience)
Licensed 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)
license Est. $350 4-6 years (master's degree + 3,000 hours supervised experience)
Loan Officer
license Est. $200 1-3 months
Managing 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
license Est. $70 2-4 weeks
Nursing Assistant (Certified)
certificationNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist (OT)
license Est. $140 6-12 months
Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
licenseOccupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedic
license Est. $200 12-18 months
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license Est. $106 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist (PT)
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant (PA)
license Est. $500 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant (PA)
license Est. $80 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator
license Est. $336 2-4 months
Professional Engineer
license Est. $705 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Psychologist
license Est. $1,270 2-4 years post-doctorate
Radiologist Assistant/Radiology Practioner Assistant
licenseReal Estate Broker
license Est. $397 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $700 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Registered Dental Assistant
registration Est. $75 1-3 months after completing training
Registered Geologist
registrationRegistered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Registered Nurse Practitioner (RNP)
registration Est. $155 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Respiratory Therapist
license Est. $110 2-4 months after program completion
Securities Agent
licenseSpeech-Language Pathologist
license Est. $100 3-6 months after master's graduation
Surgical Technologists
licenseSurveyor Intern
license Est. $235 6-8 years (education + 3 years experience + exams)
Tattoo Artist
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Veterinary Technician
license Est. $200 4-8 months