Arizona · General Contractor

How to get a General Contractor license in Arizona

License requiredYes (state)
Issuing boardAZ ROC — B-1/B-2
ExamYes — SRE ($61) + trade exam ($66) or NASCLA; 70% min
ExperienceQP experience per A.R.S. 32-1122(E) (~4 yrs commercial)
BondYes
License fee
RenewalEvery 2 year(s)
ReciprocityTrade-exam waiver if licensed comparably elsewhere within 5 yrs (SRE not waivable)

Bond required per A.R.S. 32-1152; verify bond amount + fee at roc.az.gov/license-fees.

Official source: AZ ROC — B-1/B-2

Now get operating

Finance your truck & equipment

General Contractors starting out finance the truck and tools rather than pay cash.

Financing options →

Form your LLC

Set up the entity before you pull your first permit.

Start your LLC →

Get insured

General liability + the required bond to operate legally.

Insurance guide →

Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.