Arizona Contractor License FAQs - Contractor License Reciprocity

Arizona Contractor License Reciprocity

Does Arizona recognize contractor's licenses issued by other states?

No. However, if you have trade experience or a contractor's license from another state, and you want to contract for work in Arizona, this experience may be acceptable to qualify for a license. In any case you must apply for and be issued a license by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Does Arizona have reciprocity with other states regarding contractor's licenses?

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors has entered into a reciprocity agreement with the California State Contractor's Board, the Nevada State License Board, and the Utah State License Board. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors may waive trade examination requirements for contractors who want to be licensed in both states.

Under the agreement, Arizona can accept the licensing qualifications of these states. Applicants will be required to pass the Arizona Business Management examination and complete all other requirements for licensing in Arizona.

How can I qualify for this waiver?

In order to qualify for the trade test waiver option, the applicant shall:

• Have been licensed in good standing for a period of at least five years;
  
  
• Have taken and passed an equivalent trade exam in California, Utah or Nevada (Reciprocity with Nevada requires testing in electrical and plumbing trades.);
  
  
• Show proof, when submitting the application, of licensure in California, Utah or Nevada by providing a license verification form from their home state license board;
  
  
• Successfully pass the business management examination.

Arizona retains the option to require the trade examination if it is in the best interests of the public.

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