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How to get an electrician license in Arizona

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Arizona's official board.

Arizona licenses electrical CONTRACTORS, not individual journeymen. License-type codes corrected: classifications are C-11, R-11, and CR-11 (no 'L-11' or 'K-11' electrical classification).

Issuing authority: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Official page: https://roc.az.gov/license-classifications

License levels in Arizona

Arizona electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsQualifying party needs four years of relevant experience within the prior ten years; pass the AZ Statutes & Rules exam plus the electrical trade exam (or use the NASLA electrical exam via PSI, $116, in lieu of the ROC trade exam; trade exam waiver available in some cases).
ReciprocityTrade exam may be satisfied via the NASLA national electrical exam program; waivers available with a qualifying employee history.
RenewalEvery 2 years.
NotesArizona licenses electrical CONTRACTORS, not individual journeymen. License-type codes corrected: classifications are C-11, R-11, and CR-11 (no 'L-11' or 'K-11' electrical classification).

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Arizona?
Arizona licenses electrical CONTRACTORS, not individual journeymen. License-type codes corrected: classifications are C-11, R-11, and CR-11 (no 'L-11' or 'K-11' electrical classification).
What electrician license levels does Arizona have?
The levels are C-11 Electrical (commercial), R-11 Electrical (residential), CR-11 Electrical (dual commercial + residential).
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Arizona?
Qualifying party needs four years of relevant experience within the prior ten years; pass the AZ Statutes & Rules exam plus the electrical trade exam (or use the NASLA electrical exam via PSI, $116, in lieu of the ROC trade exam; trade exam waiver available in some cases).
Does Arizona have electrician license reciprocity?
Trade exam may be satisfied via the NASLA national electrical exam program; waivers available with a qualifying employee history.

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