How to Get a Roofing contractor License in Arizona (2026)

Registrar of Contractors

Registrar of Contractors

A contractor's license may be issued only by act of the registrar of contractors.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01122.htm

32-1122. Qualifications for license

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A license may not be issued to a minor, a partnership with a minor partner, or a corporation with a minor corporate officer.

A license may not be issued to a minor, a partnership with a minor partner, or a corporation with a minor corporate officer.

A license may not be issued to a minor, to any partnership in which one of the partners is a minor or to any corporation in which a corporate officer is a minor.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifying party: four years of practical or management trade experience, including two within the last ten years; the registrar may reduce this for particular industries or crafts.

Qualifying party: four years of practical or management trade experience, including two within the last ten years; the registrar may reduce this for particular industries or crafts.

Have a minimum of four years' practical or management trade experience, at least two of which must have been within the last ten years, dealing specifically with the type of construction, or its equivalent, for which the applicant is applying for a license. The registrar of contractors may reduce the four years' practical or management experience requirement

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifying technical training may substitute for no more than two of the four required experience years.

Qualifying technical training may substitute for no more than two of the four required experience years.

Technical training in an accredited college or university or in a manufacturer's accredited training program may be substituted for a portion of such experience, but in no case may credited technical training exceed two years of the required four years' experience.

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A surety bond or cash deposit is required before initial licensing and must remain in force for renewal.

A surety bond or cash deposit is required before initial licensing and must remain in force for renewal.

Before granting an original contractor's license, the registrar shall require of the applicant a surety bond in a form acceptable to the registrar or a cash deposit as provided in this section. No contractor's license may be renewed unless the applicant's surety bond or cash deposit is in full force and effect.

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When required, the qualifying written examination must have been taken no more than two years before application. A same-classification Arizona qualifying party within the prior five years receives an examination waiver.

When required, the qualifying written examination must have been taken no more than two years before application. A same-classification Arizona qualifying party within the prior five years receives an examination waiver.

Successfully show, by written examination taken not more than two years before application, if required, qualification in the kind of work for which the applicant proposes to contract The registrar shall waive the examination requirement if the records reflect that the qualifying party is currently or has previously been a qualifying party for a licensee in this state in the same classification within the preceding five years.

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Attest to compliance with workers’ compensation law; if coverage is required, provide the policy number or proof of self-insurance.

Attest to compliance with workers’ compensation law; if coverage is required, provide the policy number or proof of self-insurance.

An attestation that the applicant has complied with the statutes and rules governing workers' compensation insurance. If the applicant is required by law to secure workers' compensation insurance pursuant to title 23, chapter 6, the attestation must contain the workers' compensation insurance policy number or be accompanied by proof of self-insurance.

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Acting as a contractor without a license is prohibited; consult the statutory scope and exemptions.

Acting as a contractor without a license is prohibited under section 32-1164; consult the statutory scope and exemptions.

Acting in the capacity of a contractor within the meaning of this chapter without a license.

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Arizona has C-42 commercial, R-42 residential and CR-42 dual roofing classifications. The dual classification covers both roofing scopes.

Arizona has C-42 commercial, R-42 residential and CR-42 dual roofing classifications. The dual classification covers both roofing scopes.

CR-42 ROOFING This classification allows the scopes of work permitted by the commercial C-42 Roofing and the residential R-42 Roofing licenses.

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Application, biennial license and biennial renewal fees vary by classification: commercial specialty $100 / $480 / $480; residential specialty $80 / $270 / $270; dual specialty $100 / $380 / $380. Recovery Fund assessments are separate.

Application, biennial license and biennial renewal fees vary by classification: commercial specialty $100 / $480 / $480; residential specialty $80 / $270 / $270; dual specialty $100 / $380 / $380. Recovery Fund assessments are separate.

Application Processing Fee Fee for Each Biennial License Fee for Each Biennial License Renewal ... Specialty Commercial Contracting (Includes all C classifications) $100 $480 $480 ... Specialty Residential Contracting (Includes all R classifications) $80 $270 $270 ... SPECIALTY DUAL LICENSE CONTRACTING Class CR $100 $380 $380 ... PARTICIPATION IN RECOVERY FUND

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You may keep operating while renewal is processed if the application and fee arrive or are mailed by the renewal date and a valid bond or cash deposit is on file.

received by the registrar or deposited in the United States mail postage prepaid on or before the renewal date Applies to: Current contractor license renewal with a valid bond or cash deposit and required fee

An application for renewal of any current contracting license addressed to the registrar, with a valid bond or cash deposit on file with the registrar, accompanied by the required fee and received by the registrar or deposited in the United States mail postage prepaid on or before the renewal date authorizes the licensee to operate as a contractor until actual issuance of the renewal license.

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Fee for Each Biennial License

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Fee for Each Biennial License

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