Arkansas renewal guide
Master Plumber
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
$200.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
File with the board
File through Arkansas Department of Health - Plumbing and Natural Gas Division and pay the $200.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 2
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 Master Plumber License
The Arkansas Department of Health, through its Plumbing and Natural Gas Division, issues the Master Plumber license. This is the highest level of plumbing license in Arkansas and authorizes the holder to perform, plan, and supervise all types of plumbing work throughout the state.
What This License Authorizes
Master Plumbers may perform, supervise, and plan all plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They may pull permits, operate a plumbing contracting business, and supervise journeyman plumbers and apprentices.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee: $125
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of plumbing experience required, including at least 1 year holding an active Journeyman Plumber license
- Examination: Must pass the Master Plumber written examination
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Annual (expires December 31st each year)
- Renewal Fee: $200
- No Continuing Education Required: Arkansas does not require continuing education for plumber license renewal.
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing plumbing work without a valid license from the Arkansas Department of Health 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 Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Division.*
Official links
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Required documents
- proof_of_experience
- exam_results
Source notes
Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas Division . Verified March 2026. https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/licensing-military-member-licensure-permits-plan-reviews/plumbing-natural-gas-health-code/
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