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Arizona Plumbing License Requirements

Arizona doesn't license individual plumbers. Plumbing contractors need a state license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Some cities license plumbers.

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License tiers

ApprenticeNo state license
JourneymanNo state license
MasterNo state license
ContractorROC C-37, R-37, CR-37

Requirements

Contractor experienceQualifying party: 4 years
ExamStatutes & Rules + trade exam
Renewal2 years
Local licenseWorkers may need local license
BoardArizona Registrar of Contractors

Board website

Local licenses in Arizona

  • Phoenix

    City

    City journeyman or apprentice license (plumbing, gas fitter)

    Phoenix Planning and Development Department

    Phoenix Building Construction Code: permitted plumbing and mechanical work must be done by a city-licensed journeyman or apprentice. Journeyman license valid 3 years (exam); apprentice 1 year (no exam, notarized employer letter). Contractors also need a state ROC license.

Exam

Exam providerPSI (for Registrar of Contractors)

No individual trade exam (contractor license only).

Licensed in another state or the military

Universal recognition lawA.R.S. 32-4302
Board applies itYes (ROC lists A.R.S. 32-4302 among statutes it applies)
Military experience creditYes: military education, training or experience can meet experience requirements (ROC rule since Jan 1, 2019)
Military spousesLicense without exam for spouse on PCS to Arizona with 1+ year good-standing license, prior exam, residency; initial sole proprietor fee waived for active-duty spouses

ROC licenses this trade as a contractor. Fee also waived for veterans discharged within 2 years. Statutes cited: A.R.S. 32-4301 to 32-4303, 41-1071, 41-1080.01.

Apprenticeship

Registering agencyState Apprenticeship Agency (Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Official sources

Rules change. Confirm with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors before you start work.