How long does fingerprinting and a background check take in Arkansas?

Yes, you must be fingerprinted to receive an Arkansas salesperson license. You’ll be fingerprinted before you take the state licensing exam.

You’ll need to make an appointment with a local law enforcement agency. Fingerprints must be made on an FBI fingerprint card.

Results from your fingerprint and background checks can take up to six months to be received by the AREC. Most results are sent from the FBI and Arkansas State Police within 1-2 months. You can keep working through the steps, but the AREC won’t issue the license until the background results are received.