How to get a Electrical license in Arizona
The full Arizona electrical licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 6/12/2026.
Career prep, not a license.
Prep for the Arizona Electrical exam
Electrical 101 — Start Here (Free) — self-paced lessons, practice exam, certificate of completion.
Arizona Contractor License — CR-11 (Electrical) or C-11 (Commercial Electrical)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a electrical license in Arizona?
You need 4 yrs (cumulative) hands-on, journey-level experience in the trade within the last 10 years. schooling can substitute up to 3 yrs at 1,500 hrs/yr.. Then pass the AZ Statutes & Rules Exam + Trade Exam (NEC-based) administered by PSI Services. Applications go through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC).
What exam do I need to pass?
AZ Statutes & Rules Exam + Trade Exam (NEC-based) — administered by PSI Services.
How much experience do I need?
4 yrs (cumulative) hands-on, journey-level experience in the trade within the last 10 years. Schooling can substitute up to 3 yrs at 1,500 hrs/yr.
What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?
Arizona issues a unified Contractor License (no separate journeyman card). Pass two exams: Statutes & Rules + trade-specific. License fee ~$580 (2-yr cycle) plus $20k–$50k bond depending on volume. Reciprocity with CA, NV, UT for the trade exam (still must take AZ rules exam).
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