Arizona contractor license basics: HVAC, plumbing and electrical
What it takes to get licensed for HVAC, plumbing and electrical work in Arizona, summarized from the state’s own licensing boards with a link to every source.
Check before you file. We summarized these rules from each state’s official licensing board in October 2026 and link every source. Requirements, fees and forms change, and cities and counties often add their own license or registration. This is general information, not legal advice.
Statewide contractor licensing
Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). The ROC licenses all contractors, with separate Residential (R), Commercial (C) and Dual (CR) licenses for each trade. Each license needs a qualifying party who meets the experience and exam rules.
Threshold: A license is required if labor and materials total $1,000 or more, or if the job needs any permit. Unlicensed people working under $1,000 must say "not a licensed contractor" in their ads.
Source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), checked October 2026.
Source: state statute, checked October 2026.
Arizona HVAC license
Who licenses it: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
| Licenses |
|
|---|---|
| Experience | 4 years of hands-on or managerial experience for the qualifying party. |
| Exams | A Statutes and Rules exam (online, open book) plus a trade exam, each passed at 70%; licenses that include solar also need the solar exam. |
| Insurance, bond and finances | A license bond is required, with the amount set by license type and yearly volume. Residential and dual licensees also pay into the Residential Recovery Fund or post an extra bond. |
| When a license isn’t needed | Under $1,000 with no permit (the handyman exemption). |
Source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), checked October 2026.
Arizona plumbing license
Who licenses it: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
| Licenses |
|
|---|---|
| Experience | 4 years for the qualifying party. |
| Exams | A Statutes and Rules exam plus a trade exam, plus the solar exam for licenses that include solar. |
| Insurance, bond and finances | A license bond is required, as above. |
| When a license isn’t needed | Under $1,000 with no permit. |
| Also note | Arizona doesn't issue a separate state license to individual plumbers; check whether your city licenses workers. |
Source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), checked October 2026.
Arizona electrical license
Who licenses it: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
| Licenses |
|
|---|---|
| Experience | 4 years for the qualifying party. |
| Exams | A Statutes and Rules exam plus a trade exam. |
| Insurance, bond and finances | A license bond is required, as above. |
| When a license isn’t needed | Under $1,000 with no permit. |
| Also note | Arizona doesn't issue a state journeyman electrician license; check whether your city licenses electricians. |
Source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), checked October 2026.
Register the business
You file Articles of Organization through the Arizona Business Center, name a statutory agent, and publish notice after approval unless your agent's address is in Maricopa or Pima County. Check the current fee before you file.
Source: Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division, checked October 2026.
You’ll also want a free EIN from the IRS (apply online) and a business bank account.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a state license for HVAC work in Arizona?
Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) licenses HVAC contractors in Arizona. Under $1,000 with no permit (the handyman exemption). Check the official page linked on this page for current rules.
Who licenses electricians in Arizona?
Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). See the linked official page for license classes and requirements.
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