Arkansas Real Estate License Renewal

Successfully complete sixty (60) classroom hours of real estate education of instruction in real estate principles, license law, and commission regulations from an accredited postsecondary school or a school or organization licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education within thirty-six (36) months immediately preceding the date of the application

1. Step 1: Meet the Arkansas Real Estate License General Requirements
   • You must be at least 18 years old.
2. Step 2: Complete the Arkansas Real Estate License Education Requirements - Enroll Today
   • You must successfully complete 60 hours of real estate education. Also note that 30 of those hours must be in the basic principles of real estate.
3. Step 3: Pass the Arkansas Real Estate License Exam and Complete the Application
   • Pass the Arkansas licensure examination.
   • Send the proper forms and fees to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission no later than 90 days after passing the examination.

More about Arkansas Real Estate License RequirementsYou may submit the application prior to completing the real estate education requirement. However, you must submit proof of completing the education requirement prior to receiving eligibility to take the real estate exam. AREC will issue the Certificate of Eligibility for Examination only after receiving the application information and the education certificate.

A criminal background report and fingerprints must be received by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission before the Real Estate Commission will issue the license. The Arkansas State Police will conduct the background check, take your fingerprints and submit the report to the Commission.To process your application, send the following to the AREC:

• Completed application to take the real estate examination
• Completed fingerprint card
• Submit application fee, Arkansas criminal background check fee, and FBI criminal background check fee. Make cashier's check or money order payable to "AREC".