How to get a contractor license in Arizona
The short version: 1) Name a qualifying party 2) Register the business 3) Pass the exams 4) File a bond 5) Apply and pay. (source: Arizona ROC: License Classifications (opens in a new tab), source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab), source: Arizona ROC: Bond Information (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the ROC website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the contractor on the ROC Contractor Search page and check the license status, classification and bond information. (source: Arizona ROC: Contractor Search (opens in a new tab), source: Arizona ROC: Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Arizona Registrar of Contractors sources. See sources.
Step by step
- Name a qualifying party The business needs a regularly employed qualifying party with the experience and skills for the license. Everyone on the application must be 18 or older. (source: Arizona ROC: License Classifications (opens in a new tab))
- Register the business Corporations and LLCs must be registered and in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission. (source: Arizona ROC: License Classifications (opens in a new tab))
- Pass the exams Pass the Statutes and Rules Exam and the trade exam for the classification. (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab))
- File a bond File a continuous license bond sized to the classification and expected yearly volume. (source: Arizona ROC: Bond Information (opens in a new tab))
- Apply and pay Apply through the ROC portal and pay the license fee. (source: Arizona ROC: Bond Information (opens in a new tab), source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab))
The exam
An exam is required. Exams are run by PSI and Gmetrix. (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab))
- Statutes and Rules Exam
- Trade exam
- Fee waivers are available for military spouses, veterans and people on low incomes. (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab))
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Residential general license (B, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-10), new Includes the $370 Residential Recovery Fund assessment. 2-year license. | $870 (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab)) |
| Residential specialty license (R), new 2-year license. | $720 (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab)) |
| Commercial general license (A, B-1, B-2), new 2-year license. | $780 (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab)) |
| Commercial specialty license (C), new 2-year license. | $580 (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab)) |
| Dual general license (KA, KB-1, KB-2), new 2-year license. | $1,050 (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab)) |
| Dual specialty license (CR), new 2-year license. | $850 (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab)) |
| Statutes and Rules Exam (Gmetrix) | $61 (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab)) |
| Trade exam (PSI) NASCLA exam for B-1/B-2 is $106 plus a $30 transcript; NASCLA electrical is $116. | $66 (source: Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Bonds and insurance
Bond: Required. Residential general: $9,000 (under $750,000 volume) or $15,000. Residential specialty: $4,250 (under $375,000) or $7,500. Commercial general: $5,000 to $100,000. Commercial specialty: $2,500 to $50,000. (source: Arizona ROC: Bond Information (opens in a new tab), source: Arizona ROC: Bond Information (archived 26 Jul 2026) (opens in a new tab))
- Residential contractors also pay into the Residential Recovery Fund or post a $200,000 bond. (source: Arizona ROC: Bond Information (opens in a new tab))
- Dual license bonds combine the residential and commercial amounts. (source: Arizona ROC: Bond Information (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- Arizona ROC: License Classifications (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Arizona ROC: Licensing Fees (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Arizona ROC: Bond Information (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Arizona ROC: Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Arizona ROC: File a Complaint (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Arizona ROC: Contractor Search (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- A.R.S. 32-1121 (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- A.R.S. 32-1164 (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Arizona ROC: Bond Information (archived 26 Jul 2026) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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