Arkansas · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Arkansas Insurance Agent License
Arkansas insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 24 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Arkansas insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division.
When to renew
Arkansas insurance agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://portal.insurance.arkansas.gov/LegalPubsPublic/Documents/Rules/rule_50.pdf)
The continuing education Arkansas requires
Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Ethics (3 hours)
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Arkansas sets insurance agents requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division requires 24 hours every 2 years, including Ethics (3 hours). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Arkansas insurance agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Arkansas, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division
Arkansas insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Arkansas insurance agents need?
- Arkansas insurance agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division.
- What topics are required for Arkansas insurance agents continuing education?
- Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division requires coverage of: Ethics (3 hours).
- Can Arkansas insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Arkansas requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Arkansas Insurance Department, License Division — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- Arkansas Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class