Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine May 2020

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• Not the month after, because the software thinks you are late and there is a late fee due along with the annual fee. The software doesn’t have the ability to calculate the late fee or to accept late payments.

Yes, ToTo it is the 21 st century and HVACR licensing can now be done via ONLINE. The process is simple. We’ll walk you through the steps. 1. Go to the Department of Labor and Licensing at https://www.labor.arkansas.gov/ You can also click on the computer picture. 2. Scroll down the left side menu labeled “Online Services” 3. The fourth group down is HVAC/R. It looks like this. License Renewal --On Line-- Ready to Go 4. Select “HVACR Individual Renewal” if you are renewing for yourself. 5. Select “HVACR Company Sponsored License Renewals” if you are renewing a “Registrant”. Online renewal is a huge step forward in convenience; however, there are a few snags for those of us who tend to create snags. A. Online renewals must take place in the month in which your license expires. • Not the month before because the software doesn’t think you owe any money.

B. If you are late, call the Department of Labor & Licensing, HVACR Program at 501-682-9201. They will compute your license and late fees. You can then send them a check. Make sure that you do not let another month go by or the late fee will increase. At the bottom of “Labor Standards” is “HVAC - R”. Select that option. You’ll see some good introductory information and then “Forms”. You will need to fill in the form to apply for reinstatement. • The form must be notarized. • Don’t send money, you will be billed. • If your deferment is more than 5 years old, the board has to vote to allow reinstatement and you may be asked to take the appropriate test. It’s a new day in the HVACR program— one that is beneficial for our industry. If you have questions, call 501-682-9201. C. If you are in deferment, click on the “Divisions” link in the top blue menu bar.