Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CR-39) License

How to get an Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration license

Here's how to get an Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CR-39) contractor license, start to finish.

  1. Confirm the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CR-39) 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 $100 fee.
  6. Renew every 2 years to keep the license active.

Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration requirements

CR-39 licensing requirements
RequirementDetail
Experience4 yrs
ExamRequired
Surety bond—
InsuranceNot required
Application fee$100
Renewal2 yrs

To hold an AZ Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CR-39) 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 $100. As of 2026-07-18, per Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC).

Arizona Air Conditioning and Refrigeration reciprocity

Arizona has no listed reciprocity agreements for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CR-39) 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.