Arkansas Real Estate License Renewal

As you prepare for real estate license renewal in Arkansas, McKissock makes it easy: Get up to speed on your state's renewal requirements to stay fully compliant.

4 Mandatory Hours
3 Elective Hours
7 Total Hours
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Arkansas Real Estate Education Requirements

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Arkansas Real Estate: Salesperson

Total Hours Required: 7
Mandatory Hours: 4
Elective Hours: 3
Renewal Cycle in Years: 1
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Education Cycle in Months: 12
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2025

Online Info

License Expiration Date: December 31st each year.

Continuing Education Renewal Date: September 30th each year.

Renewal for the upcoming year must be completed by September 30th of the current year to avoid penalty. After September 30th, renewal can be completed with a penalty assessed.

If an active license is not renewed for the upcoming calendar year prior to December 31st of the current year, the license will automatically become expired on January 1st.

Hours Required by Arkansas Real Estate Commission: 7 hours.

  • 4 required hours
    • Limiting Risk to Preserve Personal Safety for Agents and Clients (1 hour)
    • Arkansas Mandatory Topic (3 hours)
  • 3 elective hours

Salespersons are required to complete this course as part of their annual CE requirement. Associate Brokers can choose whether to complete the required broker course or the required salesperson course. Principal and Executive Brokers may complete the required salesperson course; however, they cannot receive credit for completing the salesperson course.

Post-Licensure Education Requirement: Post-licensing education must be completed no later than the end of the sixth month following the broker’s or salesperson’s initial licensure date. Salespersons must complete eighteen hours. Brokers must complete thirty hours. The continuing education requirement will begin after your first renewal of an active real estate license.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.

Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.

Online Limitations

There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed online.

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process:

Rosters are sent electronically each business day.  The roster MUST be sent within 2 weeks of completing the course.

Roster Sent: Every 1 days

Governing Agency

Name: Arkansas Real Estate Commission
Phone: 5016838010
Fax: 5016838020
Address: 612 S Summit St Little Rock, 72201

Arkansas Real Estate: Supervising Brokers

Total Hours Required: 7
Mandatory Hours: 4
Elective Hours: 3
Renewal Cycle in Years: 1
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Education Cycle in Months: 12
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2025

Online Info

License Expiration Date: September 30th each year.  
Continuing Education Renewal Date: December 31st each year.  
 

Renewal for the upcoming year must be completed by September 30th of the current year to avoid penalty. After September 30th, renewal can be completed with a penalty assessed.

If an active license is not renewed for the upcoming calendar year prior to December 31st of the current year, the license will automatically become expired on January 1st.


Hours Required by Arkansas Real Estate Commission: 7 hours.

•4 required hours
    o Limiting Risk to Preserve Personal Safety for Agents and Clients (1 hour)
    o Arkansas Mandatory Course Topic (3 hours)

•3 elective hours


Principal and Executive Brokers are required to complete this course as a part of their annual CE requirement. Associate Brokers can choose whether to complete the required broker course or the required salesperson course. Salespersons may not complete the required broker course, whether for credit or not for credit. 

Post-Licensure Education Requirement: Post-licensing education must be completed no later than the end of the sixth month following the broker’s or salesperson’s initial licensure date. Salespersons must complete eighteen hours. Brokers must complete thirty hours. The continuing education requirement will begin after your first renewal of an active real estate license.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.

Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
 

Online Limitations

There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed online.

Roster

Roster Required: yes
Roster Process:

Rosters are sent electronically each business day.  The roster MUST be sent within 2 weeks of completing the course.

Roster Sent: Every 1 days

Governing Agency

Name: Arkansas Real Estate Commission
Phone: 5016838010
Fax: 5016838020
Address: 612 S Summit St Little Rock, 72201

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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.