Arizona General Contractor license reciprocity
Arizona offers reciprocity for the General Contractor license. Trade exam waived if qualifying party in same/comparable classification within past 5 yrs (R4-9-106(E)); SRE not waivable
What reciprocity actually gets you
Reciprocity is not a licence transfer. Where Arizona grants it, the effect is usually that AZ ROC — B-1/B-2 (commercial), B (residential), KB-1/KB-2 (dual) waives part of the examination for someone already licensed and in good standing elsewhere. You still submit a Arizona application, and the state's other conditions still apply.
What still applies in Arizona
| Issuing board | AZ ROC — B-1/B-2 (commercial), B (residential), KB-1/KB-2 (dual) |
|---|---|
| Experience | 4 yrs practical/management trade experience, >=2 within last 10 yrs (A.R.S. §32-1122(E); technical training substitutable up to 2 yrs) |
| Exam | SRE ($61, Gmetrix) + trade exam ($66, PSI); 70% min; NASCLA Commercial General Building accepted for B-1/B-2/KB ($106 + $30 transcript) |
| Bond | Required — amount set by the board |
| Reciprocity | Trade exam waived if qualifying party in same/comparable classification within past 5 yrs (R4-9-106(E)); SRE not waivable |
Official source: AZ ROC — B-1/B-2 (commercial), B (residential), KB-1/KB-2 (dual) →
Frequently asked questions
- Does Arizona have general contractor license reciprocity with other states?
- Trade exam waived if qualifying party in same/comparable classification within past 5 yrs (R4-9-106(E)); SRE not waivable
- Can you transfer a general contractor license to Arizona?
- Not as a straight transfer. Reciprocity in Arizona generally waives part of the exam for qualifying out-of-state licensees — you still file a Arizona application with AZ ROC — B-1/B-2 (commercial), B (residential), KB-1/KB-2 (dual) and meet its other requirements.
- What experience does Arizona require either way?
- 4 yrs practical/management trade experience, >=2 within last 10 yrs (A.R.S. §32-1122(E); technical training substitutable up to 2 yrs)
- Which exam would you still have to sit?
- SRE ($61, Gmetrix) + trade exam ($66, PSI); 70% min; NASCLA Commercial General Building accepted for B-1/B-2/KB ($106 + $30 transcript)
Related
Full Arizona General Contractor license requirements →
What a Arizona General Contractor license costs →
Reciprocity agreements change and are applied case by case — confirm your specific situation with AZ ROC — B-1/B-2 (commercial), B (residential), KB-1/KB-2 (dual) before relying on it. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.