Arizona Contractor License Requirements
A statewide dual-license system (Commercial vs. Residential) — several specific figures need direct confirmation.
License Requirement
Licensing body: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) — roc.az.gov
Arizona requires a statewide contractor license through ROC, using a dual-license system that separates Commercial from Residential classifications. The full classification code list (specific letter/number codes) was not confirmed during this research pass — roc.az.gov/license-classifications is the authoritative page to check directly.
Exam
PSI is the confirmed exam administrator for Arizona contractor licensing. The exact exam names and structure (business & law vs. trade exam split) follow PSI's standard format but were not independently confirmed this pass.
Bonding
ROC requires a bond, with amounts recalculated periodically by classification and volume. Exact current dollar figures were not confirmed during this research pass — ROC's site was inaccessible to automated research tools during this session. Confirm current bond amounts directly at roc.az.gov.
Continuing Education
Not confirmed. Arizona GC licensing has historically had no mandatory continuing education for renewal, but this needs direct confirmation at roc.az.gov.
Experience Requirements
Not confirmed during this research pass — verify directly with ROC.
Reciprocity
Not confirmed during this research pass — verify directly with ROC.
Licensing requirements change and vary by locality within a state. Always verify current requirements with your state's contractor licensing board before applying. This page is an independent informational reference — it is not legal advice, and ContractorLicense.org is not a government agency and is not affiliated with any state licensing board.
Research note: Board identity, URL, and exam vendor (PSI) are solid. Bond amounts, insurance, CE, experience, full classification detail, and reciprocity all need direct verification at roc.az.gov — the official site returned access errors to automated research tools throughout this session.
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