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Arkansas Contractor License Bond Requirements

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Arkansas Legal Requirements & Official Resources

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Governing Statute

Arkansas Code Annotated § 17-25-101 to § 17-25-409

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Bond Requirements

  • • Amount: $10,000
  • • All license classifications
  • • Must be countersigned by AR resident agent
  • • Projects $50,000 or more

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ACLB Contact Information

Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

Phone: (501) 372-4661
Address: 4100 Richards Road, North Little Rock, AR 72117
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Processing Times

• Initial: 4-6 weeks
• Renewal: 2-3 weeks

Arkansas Contractor License Classifications

All classifications require $10,000 bond

C-1
$10,000
General Building Contractor

Scope: All building construction

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C-2
$10,000
General Residential Contractor

Scope: Residential construction

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C-3
$10,000
General Highway Contractor

Scope: Highway and heavy construction

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Specialty
$10,000
Specialty Contractor

Scope: Specific trades

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Arkansas License Requirements
$10,000
Bond Amount (All Classifications)
Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB) registration required
Commercial contract work valued at $50,000 or more
$10,000 contractor license bond (all classifications)
Bond must be countersigned by resident agent in Arkansas
General liability insurance required
Workers compensation insurance or exemption certificate
Trade exam required for all license classifications
Business and law exam required
Valid Arkansas business registration
No continuing education required
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Major Arkansas Cities - Local Requirements

City-specific characteristics and additional requirements

Little Rock

Special Requirements:

City business license, building permits

Market Focus:

State government facilities, commercial development, healthcare

Fayetteville

Special Requirements:

City permits, environmental compliance

Market Focus:

University facilities, retail, mixed-use development

Fort Smith

Special Requirements:

City business license, zoning permits

Market Focus:

Industrial construction, logistics, manufacturing

Springdale

Special Requirements:

City permits, commercial development

Market Focus:

Food processing, retail, commercial construction

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Arkansas Construction Markets

Northwest Arkansas

  • Bentonville: Walmart HQ
  • Rogers: Retail suppliers
  • Springdale: Processing facilities
  • Fayetteville: University of Arkansas

Crystal Bridges Museum district construction drives regional growth.

Central & East Arkansas

  • Little Rock: State capital
  • North Little Rock: Banking sector
  • Conway: University of Central AR
  • Jonesboro: Agricultural facilities

Arkansas River waterfront development creates mixed-use opportunities.

Regional Markets

  • Fort Smith: Oklahoma border market
  • Hot Springs: Tourism facilities
  • Pine Bluff: Port infrastructure
  • Mountain Home: Retirement communities

Walmart supply chain drives distribution center construction statewide.

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