How to get a general contractor license in Arizona
Arizona general contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Applying for a License | Arizona Registrar of Contractors # Applying for a License Click on one of our easy to follow checklists and watch our Applicant Education Seminar below to learn more about the application process.
- Applying as a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership?
- --- ### Applying for an Arizona Registrar of Contractors' license?
- Board page: Applying for a License - Arizona Registrar of Contractors - az.gov
Requirements overview
- Arizona sets experience, education, and exam rules for general contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Arizona contractor exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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