Arkansas Contractor License Bond

Arkansas commercial contractors need a $10,000 bond to get licensed. Residential builders qualify a different way, with no bond. You file it with the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board.

Bond Amount
$10,000 (commercial)
Typical Premium
$100–$500/yr
Term
1 Year
Required By
Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
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What Is the Arkansas Contractor License Bond?

Arkansas requires a $10,000 bond for commercial contractors. It protects your customers and the state if you break the rules. Residential builders and home improvement contractors qualify by showing their finances instead, so they do not post this bond.

Who Needs This Bond in Arkansas?

How to Get Bonded — Step by Step

  1. Apply for your license.
  2. Get your bond here. We match you with a strong surety.
  3. File the bond to the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board.
  4. Get your license and start working.

Renewal & Continuous Bond Coverage

Arkansas contractor licenses run one year. Your bond must stay in force the whole time. Start before it expires so you do not lose your license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Arkansas residential builders need this bond?

No. The $10,000 bond is for commercial contractors. Residential builders and home improvement contractors qualify by showing their finances.

Does the Arkansas bond protect me?

No. The bond protects your customers and the state, not you. If a claim is paid, you pay the surety back. It is not insurance for you.

How fast can I get bonded in Arkansas?

Most quotes come back fast, often within a day. Many bonds are issued the same day for good credit.

How much does the bond cost?

You pay a yearly premium — a small percent of the bond amount. Your rate depends mostly on your credit.

How a Surety Bond Works

A contractor bond is a type of surety bond. The picture below shows the three parties and what happens if someone files a claim.

Diagram of how a surety bond works: the obligee requires the bond, the principal applies and signs an indemnity agreement, and the surety issues the bond; if the principal fails, the obligee files a claim, the surety investigates and may pay, and the principal reimburses the surety.

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