Insurance License Renewal in Arkansas (2026)

Insurance license renewal in Arkansas is handled by the Arkansas Insurance Department, which requires Insurance Producer (Agent)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Arkansas Insurance renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Resident producer licenses renew biennially (every two years), with the license expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth month; CE must be completed on or before the birthday/expiration. The initial term may be shorter than two years depending on issue date and date of birth.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$70.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	NIPR
Governing body	Arkansas Insurance Department

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Continuing-education requirements for Insurances in Arkansas

Per AID Rule 50, resident producers licensed in major lines (life, accident & health/sickness, property, casualty, variable products, or personal lines) must complete at least 24 hours of approved CE biennially, including a minimum of 3 hours of ethics each two-year cycle. A course may not be repeated for credit within a two-year period. Separately, resident producers must complete a one-time 4-hour Annuity Best Interest certification course before selling annuities; producers selling long-term care insurance are also subject to LTC-specific training (hour counts not verified here).

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How to renew your Insurance license in Arkansas

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Arkansas Insurance Department portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in NIPR.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: AID directs producers to renew electronically through NIPR (90 days prior to expiration through the expiration date; late renewal also available via NIPR's RLR application). NIPR lists a $70 renewal fee and $140 late renewal fee, plus a separate CE filing fee ($20 on-time; $25-$150 late) and NIPR transaction fee. CE governed by AID Rule 50. Annuity (4-hr one-time best-interest) and LTC line-specific training apply to those lines. Exact LTC initial/refresher hours not independently verified on an official page in this research.

Insurance license renewal in Arkansas: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Insurance license in Arkansas?

Arkansas Insurance licenses renew every 24 months. Resident producer licenses renew biennially (every two years), with the license expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth month; CE must be completed on or before the birthday/expiration. The initial term may be shorter than two years depending on issue date and date of birth.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Insurance license in Arkansas?

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. Per AID Rule 50, resident producers licensed in major lines (life, accident & health/sickness, property, casualty, variable products, or personal lines) must complete at least 24 hours of approved CE biennially, including a minimum of 3 hours of ethics each two-year cycle. A course may not be repeated for credit within a two-year period. Separately, resident producers must complete a one-time 4-hour Annuity Best Interest certification course before selling annuities; producers selling long-term care insurance are also subject to LTC-specific training (hour counts not verified here). Confirm the current requirement with the Arkansas Insurance Department.

Can I renew my Arkansas Insurance license online?

Yes — Arkansas offers online renewal through the Arkansas Insurance Department. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Arkansas Insurance license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $140 may apply. Contact the Arkansas Insurance Department promptly if your license has lapsed.

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