Arizona Contractor License Classifications & Descriptions

Determining what license you need and if you meet the licensing requirements are the first steps in obtaining your Arizona contractor license. At Discount Contractor Licensing we strive to give you accurate and up-to-date information. Listed below are the commercial and residential license classifications through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Looking for a Dual license? A dual license is simply the combination of a commercial and residential license of the same trade under one classification. Can't seem to find the license that fits your scope of work? This can be confusing. Call us at 602-242-2222 and we will help you determine the license(s) needed for your business.

Click on the licenses below to get a scope of work, testing requirements and experience requirements.

Commercial Licenses:  Commercial construction activities on commercially used properties require construction work to be performed by a Commercial Licensee. Specialty contractor licenses begin with a capital "L". Licensed commercial subcontractors must be used on commercial projects. Commercial licensees CANNOT work on residential projects if only qualifying for a commercial license. Passing test scores for the commercial license can generally be used as passing scores to qualify for the residential license.

Residential Licenses:  Arizona licenses contractors according to the property served. The residential license is required to work on residential property. Real Estate law in Arizona requires sellers of residential property to fill out a Seller's Property Disclosure Statement. This disclosure includes the disclosure of ANY work done on the property, the LICENSES of those performing the work, if permits for the work were required, were the permits obtained and was the work completed. Many illegal work activities have been uncovered after the fact of the sale of the property. In addition, insurance companies are reviewing claims for loss on properties modified by owners and/or non-licensees. Construction repairs may require certification and non-licensees cannot certify.

Dual Licenses:  The State of Arizona allows the contractor to combine the Residential License with the Commercial License and call the license a Combined or Dual License. This choice eliminates the company having to decide which license is required for what project. The combining of a license has the potential to expose both licenses to the same risks at the same time. Many contractors, especially Generals, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC, Roofing and Swimming Pool/Spa choose to keep the license separate and distinct (Residential and Commercial Licenses separately).