Electrician License Requirements in Arizona
| Licensing Authority | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
| License Type | C-11 Commercial Electrical / R-11 Residential / CR-11 Dual |
| Experience Required | 4 years of practical or management experience in electrical work, at least 2 of which must have been within the last 10 years. Must be hands-on and/or managerial experience documented on the ROC Experience Record Form. |
| Education Substitute | Up to 2 years may be substituted with accredited technical training, college coursework, or U.S. DOL-approved apprenticeship completion. Most apprenticeship programs require 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and ~900 hours of classroom instruction. |
| Exam Required | Yes — Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam (SRE) + C-11 Electrical Trade Exam |
| Bond Required | Yes — Bond amount based on anticipated annual gross volume. Specialty commercial: $2,500 (under $150K) up to $37,500-$50,000 ($10M+). Residential: $5,000-$15,000. Dual combines both. |
| Insurance | General liability: recommended. Workers comp: required with employees |
| Continuing Education | 16 hours every 2 years (minimum 8 hours technical subjects) |
| Processing Time | 3-6 weeks |
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Exam Fee | $54 |
| Initial License Fee | $480 |
| Fingerprinting | $67 |
| Trade exam fee | $66 |
| NASCLA Electrical exam (optional, in lieu of trade exam) | $116 |
| Est. Initial Total | $883 |
Renewal: $480 every 2 years
Exam Requirements
Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam (SRE)
80 questions180 minutesPass: 70%
Arizona contracting lawsROC rules and regulations
C-11 Electrical Trade Exam
110 questions240 minutesPass: 70%
National Electrical Code (NEC)Electrical theoryWiring methodsSafety
Exam provider: PSI
License Reciprocity
This state has reciprocity agreements with 3 states. You may be able to skip the trade exam if you hold a valid license from one of these states.
NevadaLicensed contractors with 5+ years of licensure may qualify for trade exam waiver. Must still pass the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam and meet all other requirements.
UtahLicensed contractors with 5+ years of licensure may qualify for trade exam waiver. Must still pass the Arizona SRE and meet all other requirements.
CaliforniaLicensed contractors with 5+ years of licensure may qualify for trade exam waiver. Must still pass the Arizona SRE and meet all other requirements.
Notes
- Arizona does not have separate journeyman/master electrician state licenses — it licenses at the contractor level only
- Some cities (Phoenix, Tucson) have local journeyman/apprentice licensing requirements
- NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination accepted in lieu of the AZ ROC trade exam
- Open-book exam with authorized reference materials
- Electrical work must not be subcontracted to unlicensed individuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a electrician license in Arizona?
Yes, Arizona requires a statewide electrician license through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
How much does a electrician license cost in Arizona?
The estimated initial cost is $701, including application, exam, and license fees.
Data last verified: 2026-04-02 | Source: ROC