Mission Statement:

The primary mission of the Board of Registration for Professional Geologists is to regulate the public practice of geology in Arkansas by registration and certification of qualified geologists and promulgate and enforce the regulations that provide the standards for practicing geology in Arkansas.

• The Board is required to meet twice a year to consider applicants.
• The Board is a charter member of the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG).
• Military Service member, spouse, or returning military veteran licensure is handled in accordance with ACT 820 of 2019.

ACT 725 Notice:

Workforce Waiver

As mandated by Act 725 of 2021, the entities under the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing have implemented a waiver of the initial licensing fee for applicants who qualify for the Workforce Expansion Act of 2021. If the initial applicant is currently receiving assistance through the Arkansas Medicaid Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF), Lifeline As