The Arizona Contractor License is a requirement for any business which contracts or offers to contract to build, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation or other structure, development or improvement, or to do any part of the work.

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AROC) is the governing agency for contractors in the state of Arizona

You will first need to meet the basic Arizona contractor license requirements:

-18 years of age
-Driver’s License or USA ID
-Social Security
-Not Currently on Probation or Parole
-Be a legal business entity

In addition to these basic requirements. To get the Arizona state contractor license you must also have to have at least 2 or 4 years of journeyman level experience in a trade.

To get licensed and bonded in Arizona you will need someone who can sign off on your experience. Journeyman level experience is gained working unsupervised performing all of the duties associated with a construction trade.

The Contractor license is for experienced journeyman who do not need to be taught anything about their construction expertise.

Arizona contractors are expected to have achieved a certain level of mastery and must know how to engage in this type of work the responsibility of the Arizona registrar of contractors main responsibility is to protect the consumer public from contractors who may not have the experience or safety knowledge required.

The entire process to get an AZ contractor license fluctuates on a variety of different factors. In some cases, it can take up to 6 months.

The best way to ensure that you get your Arizona contractor license quickly is to have all of your documentation in order before you submit the application.

If you have a criminal record, you will want to make sure that all of your court documents are in order.

If you have worked under the table, try to get any proof of experience that you can. This can be check stubs, tax returns, receipts, invoices anything that can show you have worked in construction.

You will also need to pass a two-part exam.


The Arizona business management exam survey is currently 80 questions covering a variety of topics related to Arizona construction law.

Choosing a General contractor license school can be very helpful in helping you pass your state exam. Contractor classes should cover law only. There are also many resources that include online schools that offer Arizona contractor license exam preparation.

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Make sure that you prepare by doing Arizona contractor license tests online, study guides and even use flashcards. Remember that contractor classes should be law-focused, not teaching trade.

Getting the ROC license can be a huge step up for you in your career. In addition to being licensed and bonded, there may be a requirement for some type of journeyman certification. Be sure to check your local county and city laws.

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With licensing comes responsibility, use this channel as a reference going forward. We have videos on construction accounting, becoming a building inspector, mold remediation, blueprint reading, Construction bonds, and setting up a corporation.

You will also find more information about how to become a licensed and bonded contractor, construction services, apprenticeships and more.

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