How to Become a General Contractor in Arizona
In Arizona, a General Contractor license typically requires a state exam, a 70% passing score.
Bids and manages construction projects. Most states license contractors through a state board; requirements range from registration to a written exam (e.g. California CSLB). Requirements change — always confirm with Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) — General Contractor (B / B-1 / KB classifications) before paying.
Licensing steps in Arizona
- 1Meet the basic requirements
Minimum age 18; a criminal background check is required.
- 2Complete pre-license education
Required training hours are not published here — check with the state board for the current figure.
- 3Register and pass the exam
The exam is administered by PSI; you need 70% to pass.
- 4Pay fees and get licensed
application $200
- 5Stay current
Renewal cycle and CE requirements vary — check the board.
General Contractor requirements — Arizona at a glance
| Education hours | — |
| Exam vendor | PSI |
| Questions (national/state) | — / — |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Exam fee | — |
| Application fee | $200 |
| License fee | — |
| First-attempt pass rate | not published |
| Retake rule | — |
| Renewal | — |
| Reciprocity | Trade-exam waiver available to licensees from CA, NV and UT with 5+ years active; AZ Statutes & Rules exam still required |
Official source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) — General Contractor (B / B-1 / KB classifications) ↗
Transferring a General Contractor license between states
NASCLA accredited examination. General contractors have no compact. What exists instead is the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors: passing it once satisfies the trade exam requirement in every participating state.
Confirm your destination is still on NASCLA's participating agency list and check what else its board requires. Mechanism data retrieved 2026-09-13.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a General Contractor license in Arizona?
After completing the required education, most candidates need 4-12 weeks of study before the exam. Total timeline depends on scheduling.
How hard is the General Contractor exam in Arizona?
Official first-attempt pass rates are not published by Arizona; check the state board.
What does the General Contractor license cost in Arizona?
the application fee is $200
Can I transfer my General Contractor license to Arizona?
NASCLA accredited examination: General contractors have no compact. What exists instead is the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors: passing it once satisfies the trade exam requirement in every participating state. For Arizona specifically, our dataset notes: Trade-exam waiver available to licensees from CA, NV and UT with 5+ years active; AZ Statutes & Rules exam still required.
Plan your General Contractor licensing in Arizona
Work the road in order — check what Arizona requires, price the prep, lock a study schedule, then keep the license current.
- 1. Confirm requirements — education hours, fees and the board that issues it.
- 2. Budget the prep — exam + application + license + course costs before you pay.
- 3. Study to the exam — the General Contractor exam blueprint and a dated study plan.
- 4. Sit the exam — what to bring, where to test, and the retake rule if you miss.
- 5. Stay licensed — renewal cycle, CE hours, and Arizona reciprocity.
General Contractor tools for Arizona
Every step of the Arizona General Contractor road has a free tool — from the first requirements check to renewal and reciprocity.
This guide is informational and not legal advice. Requirements change frequently — verify all figures with Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) — General Contractor (B / B-1 / KB classifications) (retrieved 2026-08-20).