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Arkansas

Residential Building Contractor Licensing & Exam Prep

Arkansas issues separate licenses for Residential and Commercial Building Contractors. This page outlines the Residential Building Contractor. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Arkansas Residential Building License.

  • $299
    Residential
    Exam Prep
  • $863 $789
    Prep, Books, Tabs
    Bundle
Individual studying for the Arkansas Building Contractor Exam online with RocketCert
Scope of work

What type of work can be done with this license?

Licensed Residential Building Contractor in Arkansas
  • Residential Building License

    A residential builders license is needed to build a single-family residence, if the cost of the project is more than $2,000, including, but not limited to, labor and material, unless an exception applies. A Residential Builders License also allows you to perform remodeling on a single-family residence.

Requirements & steps

What are the requirements to getting a license?

Residential Building Contractor RequirementsResidential Building Contractor Requirements
  • Proof of four (4) years of appropriate verifiable experience in the Building industry (commercial or residential).
  • Three (3) verifiable references.
  • Compliance with all other state laws and regulations reasonably connected to the performance of residential building.
  • Pass the Residential Building Contractor exam (pre-approval is required)

How do I obtain a license?

To apply for your license, contact the Arkansas Contractor Licensing Board (ACLB) at 501-372-4661 or visit the board website.

No continuing education is required for license renewal. Also, Residential Building Contractors have reciprocity agreements with Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana if the license has been held for at least 3 years.

With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.


RocketCert customer studying to pass their State exam through the RocketCert website or on the mobile app.
PURCHASE EXAM PREP, BOOKS, & STUDY!

Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We will offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.

PASS THE STATE EXAM

After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). PSI is the testing agency responsible for administering the Arkansas Contractor Exams. They have locations set up throughout the state.

APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE

After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through ACLB to obtain your Arkansas Residential Building License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.

Exam

Which exam do I need to take?

To schedule your exam, contact PSI Exams at (855) 257-1620 or visit their website.

It’s the exam! Residential Building Contractor

  • Total Questions: 30
  • Passing Score: 70% correct
  • Time: 75 minutes
  • OPEN BOOK

Topics include: General Carpentry; Concrete and Reinforcement; Estimating and Plan Reading; Masonry; Roofing; Site Work, Footings and Foundations; OSHA Safety

Exam details Business Law Exam

  • Number of questions: 50
  • Passing Score: 70% correct
  • Time allowed: 140 minutes
  • OPEN BOOK

  • Topics Include: Licensing Requirements; Estimating and Bidding; Business Organization and Financial Management; Tax Laws; Labor Laws; Project Management and Lien Law; Contracts; Risk Management; Environmental and Safety
Exam Prep, & Books

How do I pass the exam?

The exam prep includes math, plan reading, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".

Online Exam Prep Includes:

  • Math & Plans Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day.
  • Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
  • Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
  • Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
  • Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.

Arkansas Residential Building Contractor Online Exam Prep

Included in the bundle

Lifetime Online Access to:

  • Arkansas Residential Building Contractor Online Exam Prep

Our Online Exam Prep features:

Ideal for students who already own all references


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Arkansas Residential Builder Bundle

Includes the following courses:

  • Arkansas Residential Builder Online Exam Prep

Plus the following:

  • All the books to use during the exam
  • Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
  • Free Shipping!
  • Instructor Support
  • No Pass No Pay Policy
  • Lifetime Access from nearly any device

Do you also need?

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OSHA 1926

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$39

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2015 International Residential Code

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$179

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Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Edition, 2016

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$79

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Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 4th Edition

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$89

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Modern Masonry

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$129

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Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.

5-6 Book Tab Bundle

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$49

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Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack

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$45

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The Arkansas Business & Law exam must also be passed:

Arkansas Business and Law Online Exam Prep

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$129

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Arkansas NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management, 8th Edition

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$89

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About Us

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