Arizona General Residential Contractor (B) License

How to get an Arizona General Residential Contractor license

Here's how to get an Arizona General Residential Contractor (B) contractor license, start to finish.

  1. Confirm the General Residential Contractor (B) classification fits the work you'll perform in Arizona.
  2. Document at least 4 years of qualifying experience.
  3. Pass the licensing exam.
  4. Obtain a surety bond (amount set by your gross business volume, per the board's fee schedule).
  5. File the application with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) and pay the $180 fee.
  6. Renew every 2 years to keep the license active.

Arizona General Residential Contractor requirements

B licensing requirements
RequirementDetail
Experience4 yrs
ExamRequired
Surety bond—
InsuranceNot required
Application fee$180
Renewal2 yrs

To hold an AZ General Residential Contractor (B) license you need 4 yrs of experience, pass the licensing exam, carry a surety bond (amount set by your gross business volume); the application fee is $180. As of 2026-07-18, per Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC).

Arizona General Residential Contractor reciprocity

Arizona has no listed reciprocity agreements for the General Residential Contractor (B) classification; applicants from other states must license from scratch. As of 2026-07-18, per Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC).

A surety bond of a state-set amount is required. Bonds are informational here — compare licensed surety providers before purchasing.