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How to get a Plumbing license in Arizona

The full Arizona plumbing licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 6/12/2026.

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License details

Arizona Contractor License — CR-37 (Plumbing) or C-37 (Commercial Plumbing)

Verified 6/12/2026
Experience required
4 yrs cumulative journey-level plumbing experience in the last 10 yrs (schooling may substitute up to 3 yrs).
Required exam
AZ Statutes & Rules Exam + Plumbing Trade Exam (IPC + UPC blend) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC)
Notes & fees
Single contractor license — no separate journeyman. License $580/2yrs + bond $9k–$50k based on volume. Recovery Fund contribution $370 for residential. Reciprocity (trade exam only) with CA, NV, UT.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a plumbing license in Arizona?

You need 4 yrs cumulative journey-level plumbing experience in the last 10 yrs (schooling may substitute up to 3 yrs).. Then pass the AZ Statutes & Rules Exam + Plumbing Trade Exam (IPC + UPC blend) 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 + Plumbing Trade Exam (IPC + UPC blend) — administered by PSI Services.

How much experience do I need?

4 yrs cumulative journey-level plumbing experience in the last 10 yrs (schooling may substitute up to 3 yrs).

What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?

Single contractor license — no separate journeyman. License $580/2yrs + bond $9k–$50k based on volume. Recovery Fund contribution $370 for residential. Reciprocity (trade exam only) with CA, NV, UT.

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