How to Become an Arizona Licensed Contractor

Last Updated: November 26, 2021 References Approved

Applying to be a licensed contractor through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors requires several steps. Requirements include completing the appropriate education, gaining experience, passing an exam, and submitting a license application. For many small businesses, this is an important and significant expense that must be done in a timely manner before work can begin on a project.^{[1]
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Steps

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Go to roc.az.gov or any Arizona Registrar of Contractors to obtain an Arizona Contractor's License Application. Read all the instructions in the packet before beginning to fill out the application. The forms are fillable or you will need to fill it out by printing with black ink or with a typewriter.
- If at any time you have a question, call AZ ROC at 1-877-692-9762
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Identify your qualifying party. And learn the minimum number of years of experience and minimum number of projects your qualifying party must have and the types of examinations he/she must successfully pass to be eligible for a specific license classification. This information is available at roc.az.gov or directly at https://roc.az.gov/sites/default/files/files/2017_License_Classification_Requirements.pdf

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Pass Examination(s).The Qualifying Party must pass the required examinations by at least 70% and submit the exam results. The Qualifying Party must complete a business management exam (BME) and a specific trade exam, unless eligible for a waiver.^{[2]
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- To determine which exams are required for a specific license classification, refer to License Classification Requirements.
- The Qualifying Party can register to take an exam through PSI Exams Online. https://candidate.psiexams.com/registration/displayagencylicenses_home.jsp
- For information about PSI's Business Management test, refer to PSI's Candidate Information Bulletin. https://candidate.psiexams.com/bulletin/display_bulletin.jsp?ro=yes&actionname=83&bulletinid=503&bulletinurl=.pdf
- For information about PSI's Trade Exams (when needed), refer to PSI's Trade Exam Information. https://candidate.psiexams.com/catalog/displayagencylicenses.jsp?catalogID=337
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- The Applicant and Qualifying Party must submit copies of the payment transaction receipt from their background checks. To submit background checks, visit https://roc.az.gov/background-checks which has a link to AZ ROC's third-party vendor.
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Form a Legal Entity
- Form or register your legal entity at the Arizona Corporation Commission (if necessary).
- In Arizona, a license may be issued to a sole proprietorship (individual), a partnership, limited liability company or a corporation. To learn more about creating the appropriate entity for you and obtain the required documentation, visit the Arizona Corporation Commission's eCorp website for additional information at ecorp.azcc.gov
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Complete and Submit Project Verification Forms
- The Qualifying Party must complete the correct number of Project Verification Forms, and a verifier must sign each Project Verification Form. The Project Verification Forms must be submitted with the License Application Form.
- Available here: https://roc.az.gov/sites/default/files/files/RC-L-200F%20-%20Project%20Verification%20Form.pdf
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Complete and Submit Experience Verification Forms
- The Qualifying Party must complete the correct number of Experience Verification Forms, and a verifier must sign each Experience Verification Form.
- Available here: https://roc.az.gov/sites/default/files/files/RC-L-200E%20-%20Experience%20Verification%20Form.pdf
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Bond
- The applicant must obtain and submit proof of a license bond.
- A company's being licensed to offer surety products in Arizona does not mean that the company actually does. You will need to contact the business directly for additional information as to what services they offer. Business Licensed to offer Surety Products in Arizona available here: https://roc.az.gov/sites/default/files/files/List_of_Businesses_Licensed_to_Offer_Surety_Products_in_Arizona.pdf
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Pay the Fees
- Include the required fees and assessments with your License Application form.^{[4]
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Provide Government Issued Identification
- Both the Applicant and the Qualifying Party in this License Application must submit a copy of their government-issued identification with the application. Acceptable forms of identification include a valid driver's license or passport.
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Complete and Submit an Application
- The Application Forms can be found at https://roc.az.gov/forms Complete and submit a License Application Form to the Registrar using one of the following methods:
- Mail this application to: Registrar of Contractors, P.O. Box 6748, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6748
- Deliver this application to: 1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2812

Community Q&A

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Will the license office do a background check on me for warrants?

Community Answer

Your identity and social will be peppered all over the documents. If this is a concern, you should check your standing prior to submitting.
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Can I apply for a general contractor license with a felony?

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Community Answer

A felony is not an automatic denial. You can apply and must disclose the felony. The ROC reviews applicants with felony convictions and makes a decision on a case-by-case basis.
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Can I apply for a contractor license if I had a felony conviction over 17 years ago?

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Community Answer

A felony is not an automatic denial. You can apply and you must disclose the felony. The ROC reviews applicants with felony convictions and makes a decision on a case by case basis.

Warnings

Beware that if you choose to change the name or business organization of your company, you will be required to reapply for a new contractor license number.

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