Expedited process for active duty service members, returning military veterans, and spouses
Arkansas Code § 17-39-215; Arkansas Code § 17-40-207
(a) The Division of Arkansas State Police will expedite the licensure process for:
- (1) A uniformed service member stationed in the State of Arkansas;
- (2) A uniformed service veteran who resides in or establishes residency in the state of Arkansas; or
(3) The spouse of:
- (A) A person listed in subdivision (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section;
- (B) A uniformed service member who is assigned a tour of duty that excludes the uniformed service member’s spouse from accompanying the uniformed service member and the spouse relocates to this state; and
- (C) A uniformed service member who is killed or succumbs to his or her injuries or illness in the line of duty if the spouse establishes residency in the state.
- (b) To qualify for expedited licensure, the applicant must notate his or her status as requested on the application and provide the division with a copy of the active duty orders or DD Form 214.