Arkansas renewal guide
Journeyman Electrician
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$25.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
8 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
File with the board
File through Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners and pay the $25.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Arkansas Journeyman Electrician License
The Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners issues the Journeyman Electrician license to qualified individuals who have completed the required training and passed the journeyman examination. This license allows independent electrical work under the supervision of a master electrician.
What This License Authorizes
Journeyman Electricians may perform electrical installations, maintenance, and repair work. They must work under the general supervision of a licensed Master Electrician but may perform work independently on job sites. Journeyman electricians cannot pull permits or operate their own electrical contracting business.
Application Requirements
- Exam Fee: $50
- On-the-Job Training: 8,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training as a registered electrical apprentice
- Classroom Training: 576 hours of approved classroom instruction
- Examination: Must pass the Journeyman Electrician written examination
Continuing Education
Journeyman Electricians must complete 8 hours of continuing education per National Electrical Code (NEC) cycle. Courses must be approved by the Board and cover current NEC code updates.
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Annual
- Renewal Fee: $25
- CE Completion: Must have completed required CE hours before renewal
Pathway to Master Electrician
After holding a Journeyman license for at least 1 year (2,000 hours of experience), electricians may apply to take the Master Electrician examination.
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing electrical work without a valid license from the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners is a violation of state law and is subject to fines and enforcement action.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners.*
Official links
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Required documents
- proof_of_experience
- proof_of_training
- exam_results
Source notes
Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners . Verified March 2026. https://labor.arkansas.gov/labor/code-enforcement/electrical-inspection-and-licensing/
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