Browse Arizona Contractor Classifications
Exam prep for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC).
Getting your Arizona contractor license? Contractor Pathway offers an original, exam-focused study guide and four full-length practice exams for every Arizona classification that requires a state board exam — currently 5 courses across Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC / Mechanical and Building / General Contractor. Choose your classification below and study with 30-, 60-, or 90-day access at $99, $129, and $169.
Who licenses contractors in Arizona
These are the Arizona classifications we build exam prep for, each licensed by its responsible board:
| Trade area | Licensing authority | Exam basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | National Electrical Code (NEC) |
| Plumbing | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | Adopted plumbing & fuel-gas codes |
| HVAC / Mechanical | the responsible Arizona state licensing authority | Mechanical & fuel-gas codes, EPA 608 |
| Building / General Contractor | the responsible Arizona state licensing authority | Adopted building code (IBC / IRC) |
Always confirm the current code edition, experience requirements, fees, and passing score with the board and testing vendor before you schedule. Contractor Pathway is an independent exam-prep provider and is not affiliated with any Arizona board or testing vendor.
How to get licensed in Arizona
- Meet the experience requirement. Each classification requires documented on-the-job hours (and, for senior licenses, time as a licensed journeyman). A registered apprenticeship is a common path.
- Apply to the board for your trade, submit fees and proof of experience, and get approved to test.
- Pass the exam. Arizona trade exams are typically open book against the adopted code, with a passing score commonly around 70%. Speed at finding and applying the right code section is what separates passers from re-testers.
- Hold and renew the license on its cycle, including any continuing-education and code-update hours.
Choose your Arizona classification
Each course includes a comprehensive 5,000-plus-word study guide — worked calculations, code-section breakdowns, common exam traps, a glossary, and a 30/60/90-day study plan — plus four full-length practice exams matched to the topic weightings of the Arizona test.
Arizona contractor licensing — FAQ
Who licenses contractors in Arizona?
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Most classifications require two exams before the ROC issues a license.
What exams does Arizona require?
A Statutes and Rules Exam (SRE) covering business and law – 80 questions over 180 minutes, delivered online by GMetrix ($61) – plus a class-specific trade exam administered by PSI ($66). Both require a 70% score to pass.
What is on the Arizona SRE exam?
ARS Title 32 Chapter 10, the ROC administrative rules in the Arizona Administrative Code, lien law (ARS Title 33, Chapter 7), and contractor business practices. Passing results stay valid for two years.
Which Arizona licenses do you build courses for?
The classifications that require a ROC trade exam, plus the SRE business and law content shared across classifications.
How long should I study for the Arizona exam?
Most candidates do well on a 30-, 60-, or 90-day plan depending on experience, which is why we offer access at all three terms ($99 / $129 / $169). Each guide includes a day-by-day study plan.