Arkansas licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Arkansas
A practical step-by-step guide to Arkansas licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Arkansas licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 27, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 60 hours
- Exam provider
- Pearson VUE
- Estimated cost
- $500–$800
- Estimated timeline
- 3–6 months
- Renewal cycle
- Annual
Arkansas licensees must complete seven hours of continuing education every year. The commission’s annual CE courses typically include one hour of safety and specific three‑hour courses covering topics such as agency, property management and contracts.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Meet eligibility requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have completed high school or its equivalent.
Complete 60‑hour pre‑licensing course
Finish a commission‑approved 60‑hour course, including at least 30 hours covering basic real estate principles.
Submit license application
File the salesperson application with the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, pay the $50 application fee (for residents), and provide required documentation.
Pass the Pearson VUE exam
Schedule the salesperson exam with Pearson VUE and pay the $75 examination fee. Pass both the national and state portions.
Pay license and recovery fund fees
Within 90 days of passing the exam, pay a $50 license fee and a $25 Recovery Fund fee and submit any additional forms to the Commission.
Maintain your license
Renew your license each year and complete seven hours of continuing education, including the required annual safety and core courses.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $500–$800. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing course | $250–$500 | Approximate cost for the 60‑hour pre‑licensing curriculum. |
| Application fee | $50 | Application fee for Arkansas residents. |
| Exam fee | $75 | Pearson VUE examination fee. |
| License & recovery fund fees | $75 | $50 license fee plus $25 Recovery Fund fee due after passing the exam. |
| Renewal fee | $60 | Annual renewal fee for salesperson license. |
| Continuing education | $50–$100 | Cost of seven‑hour CE package each year. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
What are the pre‑licensing education requirements in Arkansas?
Applicants must complete a 60‑hour pre‑licensing course with at least 30 hours covering basic real estate principles.
How often must Arkansas licensees renew their licenses?
Arkansas salesperson licenses are renewed annually. Licensees must complete seven hours of continuing education each year to renew.
After you pass the exam
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