AZ General Contractor

AZ ROC materials refer to two separate tests: a Statutes and Rules exam and a trade exam. The trade exam is tied to the license classification you apply under. Because the agency's exam-information page was unavailable, the exact number of questions, time limit, and passing score are not stated here - confirm them with AZ ROC before you schedule.

Those figures are not published in the source material available for this page, so they are listed as unverified. Fees for licensing are handled separately from exam registration. Check the AZ ROC licensing fees page and contact licensing staff at [email protected] to confirm current exam cost, duration, and scheduling details.

Yes - AZ ROC has announced that contractor's license exams have moved online. Procedures, identity verification, and technical requirements are set by the agency and its testing vendor, so read the official announcement and any candidate bulletin you receive after your application is processed before you attempt to schedule or log in.

AZ ROC publishes waiver request forms, including an in-state waiver request form for the Statutes and Rules exam and forms addressing the trade exam and experience requirement. Waivers are tied to a license classification and to specific circumstances, not granted by default. Download the applicable form and confirm your eligibility with AZ ROC before assuming you are exempt.

Candidates most often stumble on Arizona-specific material rather than general construction knowledge: statutes and rules, contract requirements, and the agency's minimum workmanship standards. Treat those as primary study subjects, not background reading. Trade knowledge is broad but familiar to experienced builders; the state-specific rules are where unprepared candidates lose points.

Start with the Statutes and Rules material and the license classification requirements for the classification you are applying under, because those define what you are allowed to contract for. Then study the contract requirements page and the Arizona Workmanship Standards document. Add trade-code review last, focused on the scope of your specific classification.

AZ ROC maintains a license classification requirements page that sets out what each classification demands, and publishes forms relating to the trade exam and experience requirement. Requirements vary by classification. Review that page for your classification and confirm with licensing staff before submitting an application or paying any fee.

Go to AZ ROC directly: 1700 W. Washington St. Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85007; phone (602) 542-1525 or 1-877-692-9762; customer service hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Licensing questions go to [email protected]. The agency also offers a chat assistant and New Applicant Education Seminar videos.

No. This is independent study material and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AZ ROC. The agency's exam-information page returned an error when retrieved, so exam format, timing, scoring, fees, retakes, and license validity are marked unverified. Always confirm requirements against roc.az.gov and written correspondence from the agency.