Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine September 2025

News Magazine September 2025

FEATURE STORY

Wow! Who knew that going digital could be so frustrating. Not to everyone but to many. It will be worth it all after this first time so we all have a part to play in the transition from snail mail to email. You can call 501-682-9201 . Yeah but — they are crazy swamped and you probably won’t get through the first time you call. You’ll get a recording from one of the HVACR Program staff. They will give you their email and ask you to send an email. Trying to Renew Your License??? Trying to Add Registrants??? The Key to Making it Easy!!! That is the email for the office which can get to more people. In your email, include your license name and number. They will send you the information and directions you need. You can have your stuff together: You need your certificates of continuing education, and proof of general liability insurance. Have them on your computer in a form that you can email. Don’t wait till you talk to someone to gather your “stuff”. Be ready to respond when you get the directions from the HVACR Program staff. You can chill. Now this may be the most important of all. When you have done all you can do, chill. They are trying to serve an industry of over 15,000.--many of whom are having renewal confusion. If you don’t get it done before the renewal expires, you’ll be charged a $10 late fee You can email: adll.hvac@arkansas.gov

which is refundable if you have been trying. The easiest way to prove you have been trying is to have a record of the email referenced above. Look, you have lived through the summer’s rush but still don’t need to be distracted from business. It will all work out. Do your part and trust the folks at the HVACR program to help all they can. One little note that confuses. You are now required to have a business as the prime responsible party for all licensees and registrants employed. Now, the business can be as simple as Billy Bob Ravenhouse doing business as Billy Bob Ravenhouse. It can also be a business name that is a single proprioritship, partnership, LLC, or corporation. There is just someone / organization that is responsible for all licensees and registrants under that umbrella. It has always been this way but never said quite as clearly. Every licensee and registrant must be listed under that organization. If you have questions, email the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licening office. They’ll be a big help .

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