Who regulates real estate licenses in Arkansas?

Real estate licensing in Arkansas is overseen by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC). This agency issues licenses, sets education requirements, and handles renewals and complaints.

How do I contact the AREC?

Phone: (501) 683-8010. Address: 612 South Summit Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. Website: https://www.arec.arkansas.gov.

What license types does Arkansas issue?

Arkansas issues the following real estate license types: Salesperson, Broker. Each has its own education and experience requirements — confirm the current rules with the commission.

State Regulator

Arkansas Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in Arkansas, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Arkansas Real Estate Commission

Your Arkansas real estate license is issued and regulated by the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the AREC.

Regulator: Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC)

Address: 612 South Summit Street, Little Rock, AR 72201

Phone: (501) 683-8010

Website: www.arec.arkansas.gov

License Types in Arkansas

Salesperson
Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after waiting 24 hours. Failed portions can be retaken independently.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official AREC systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the AREC website and verify the current process with the commission.

AREC Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements

Licensing application portal: Not listed yet — check the AREC website and verify with the commission.

License renewal portal: Not listed yet — check the AREC website and verify with the commission.

Candidate handbook: Not listed yet — check the AREC website and verify with the commission.

Forms & applications: Not listed yet — check the AREC website and verify with the commission.

Approved schools list: Not listed yet — check the AREC website and verify with the commission.

License lookup: Not listed yet — check the AREC website and verify with the commission.

State exam schedulingAdministered by Pearson VUE

Fingerprinting & background check

Confirm whether a fingerprint background check is required directly with the AREC.

All Arkansas forms & official links Arkansas education hub

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026