Call 1-866-332-8453 to Get Started with your Contractor License Application
Arizona Contractor License Center helps you move from intent to licensed contractor with a clear, efficient process. You can start at any time. If timing matters, start now, since several agencies must be notified before you submit your application. While you prepare for your exam, we will set up your company, arrange required bonds, and obtain tax numbers.
Why Work With Us
Licensing experts
Our team has helped thousands of Arizona contractors. We know the Registrar of Contractors requirements and use a proven system of checks and balances, which gives you confidence that your application is complete and correct the first time.
Error prevention
Small mistakes cause big delays. Missing details, misspelling a company name, or an incomplete work history can lead to rejection and weeks or months of lost time. We know what to look for, and we catch issues before they slow you down.
Guided process
We prepare a customized packet for your review and completion, help you gather and verify documentation, submit forms to the correct agencies, and notify you the moment your license number is issued.
How the Process Works
Kickoff call: Confirm your license scope, business structure, and timeline.
Company setup: Register the entity, secure statutory agent service if needed, and confirm good standing.
Bonds and tax IDs: Arrange the required license or tax bond and obtain tax numbers.
Application build: Compile experience, work history, and supporting documents.
Quality check: Run a final compliance review before submission.
Submission and tracking: File with the appropriate agencies, track status, and keep you updated through issuance.
Common Questions
Who receives the license
Contractor licenses in Arizona are issued to the business entity itself. This may be a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation. The qualifying party represents the company on the license, but the license belongs to the business, not the individual.
Who is eligible to apply
Any properly formed business entity can apply as long as it has a qualifying party with the required trade experience and knowledge. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Corporations and LLCs must be registered with the Arizona Corporation Commission and must stay in good standing with that agency to apply for and renew a license.
Who is accountable for the work
Everyone named on the license shares responsibility for the company’s contracting activities. This includes the qualifying party, owners, partners, members of an LLC, and corporate officers or shareholders holding 25 percent or more of the business.
When is a license required
A license is required for any company or individual that contracts to build, alter, repair, demolish, or improve a structure or project in Arizona. This covers a wide range of activities, including scaffolding, utility connections, sewer lines, mechanical or structural service, and project supervision or management. Subcontractors, specialty trades, and consultants who manage construction work must also be licensed before bidding or performing work.
Mistakes That Cause Delays
Missing signatures or incomplete sections on the application
A business name that does not match corporate filings or bond documents
Incomplete or inconsistent work history for the qualifying party
Choosing the wrong license classification or scope of work
Submitting while your corporation or LLC is not in good standing
Get Started
Speak with a licensing specialist today.
Call 1-866-332-8453 or contact us online to begin your application and keep your project timeline on track.