Is a surety bond required in Arizona?

Yes. The amount is set by AZ ROC — C-79 (commercial) / R-39 (residential) / CR-79 (dual); you pay an annual premium, not the full bond amount.

Arizona · HVAC Contractor

How to get a HVAC Contractor license in Arizona

Yes — Arizona requires a HVAC Contractor license, issued by AZ ROC — C-79 (commercial) / R-39 (residential) / CR-79 (dual). You must pass the state exam, document your qualifying experience, post a surety bond. The license fee is $580, and it renews every 2 years.

Arizona HVAC Contractor license requirements at a glance

License required	Yes (state)
Issuing board	AZ ROC — C-79 (commercial) / R-39 (residential) / CR-79 (dual)
Exam	Yes — SRE ($61) + HVAC trade exam ($66, PSI); 70% min
Experience	4 yrs practical/management trade experience, >=2 within last 10 yrs (A.R.S. §32-1122(E))
Bond	Yes
License fee	$580
Renewal	Every 2 year(s)
Reciprocity	Trade exam waived if qualifying party in same/comparable classification within past 5 yrs; SRE not waivable

License required

Yes (state)

Issuing board

AZ ROC — C-79 (commercial) / R-39 (residential) / CR-79 (dual)

Exam

Yes — SRE ($61) + HVAC trade exam ($66, PSI); 70% min

Experience

4 yrs practical/management trade experience, >=2 within last 10 yrs (A.R.S. §32-1122(E))

Bond

Yes

License fee

$580

Renewal

Every 2 year(s)

Reciprocity

Trade exam waived if qualifying party in same/comparable classification within past 5 yrs; SRE not waivable

Step by step

Meet the experience requirement. 4 yrs practical/management trade experience, >=2 within last 10 yrs (A.R.S. §32-1122(E))
Pass the required exam. SRE ($61) + HVAC trade exam ($66, PSI); 70% min
Post your surety bond. A surety bond is required before the license is issued; the amount is set by AZ ROC — C-79 (commercial) / R-39 (residential) / CR-79 (dual).
Pay the license fee and apply. Submit your application to AZ ROC — C-79 (commercial) / R-39 (residential) / CR-79 (dual) with the $580 fee.
Keep the license current. Renew every 2 years to stay eligible to pull permits.

Fee detail and fine print

Fee = $100 app + $480 license (commercial C-79, 2-yr); residential R-39 $720; dual CR-79 $850. Bond volume-based: specialty commercial $2.5k–$50k, residential $4,250/$7,500. EPA 608 also required federally.

Already licensed in another state?

Trade exam waived if qualifying party in same/comparable classification within past 5 yrs; SRE not waivable

Arizona HVAC Contractor reciprocity in detail →

Official source: AZ ROC — C-79 (commercial) / R-39 (residential) / CR-79 (dual) →

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license to work as a hvac contractor in Arizona?: Yes. Arizona requires a HVAC Contractor license issued by AZ ROC — C-79 (commercial) / R-39 (residential) / CR-79 (dual).
How much does a HVAC Contractor license cost in Arizona?: The license fee is $580. Fee = $100 app + $480 license (commercial C-79, 2-yr); residential R-39 $720; dual CR-79 $850. Bond volume-based: specialty commercial $2.5k–$50k, residential $4,250/$7,500. EPA 608 also required federally. Exam, fingerprinting, bond premium and insurance are billed separately where they apply.
How much experience do you need?: 4 yrs practical/management trade experience, >=2 within last 10 yrs (A.R.S. §32-1122(E))
What exam do you have to pass?: SRE ($61) + HVAC trade exam ($66, PSI); 70% min
Is a surety bond required in Arizona?: Yes. The amount is set by AZ ROC — C-79 (commercial) / R-39 (residential) / CR-79 (dual); you pay an annual premium, not the full bond amount.
Does Arizona have reciprocity with other states?: Trade exam waived if qualifying party in same/comparable classification within past 5 yrs; SRE not waivable
How often do you renew?: Every 2 years.