Arizona General Residential Contractor (B-) License
The Arizona General Residential Contractor (B-) License allows you to do the following work:
- Build any type of residential structure
- The following trades must be sub-contracted to Licensed professionals in those fields:
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Air conditioning
- Boilers
- Swimming pool/spa
- Water wells
This license does NOT include the scope of work of A-, B-1, and B-2.
How to get the General Residential Contractor (B-) license in Arizona?
- Identifying a Qualifying Party - A sole proprietorship (individual), a partnership, limited liability company, or a corporation may apply for a General Residential Contractor (B-) License if they have a regularly employed person with the necessary experience, knowledge, and skills who serves as the qualifying party. All persons listed on the application must be 18 years of age or older.
- Experience Requirements - The license classifications requirements must be met or exceeded when applying for an Arizona General Residential Contractor (B-) License. This license requires a minimum of 4 years in the trade.
- Examination Requirements - The applicant must pass the SRE and General Residential Contractor (B-) trade exam. The minimum passing score is 70%. Once completed, the results must be submitted to the ROC.
- Background Checks - The applicant and qualifying party must submit copies of the payment transaction receipt from their background checks.
- Form a Legal Entity - Partnerships must register with the Arizona Secretary of State. LLC’s and corporations are required to register with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
- Bond - The applicant must obtain and submit proof of a license bond. They must also include all required fees and assessments with the license application. The required bond amounts are as follows:
Gross Volume | Bond Amount
Less than $750,000 | $9,000
$750,000 or more | $15,000
The bond can be obtained from an Arizona-Licensed Surety Products Provider. - Identification Forms - Both the Applicant and the Qualifying Party must submit a copy of their government-issued identification with the application. Driver Licenses and passports are acceptable forms of identification.
- Submit Application - Complete and submit a License Application Form to the Registrar by going to their physical location or by mailing the application to the Registrar of Contractors.
Arizona General Residential Contractor (B-) License Exam Prep Course
Before getting your Arizona General Residential Contractor (B-) License you will need to complete the Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam (SRE).
Arizona General Residential Contractor (B-) License Exam
Below is all the information related to the exam including the content outline and the official reference list.
- Optional: No
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing
- Type of Exam: Semi-open book
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 100
- Time Allowed: 240 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Subjects Involved (number of questions):
- Plan Reading and Estimating (17)
- Sitework (17)
- Concrete (8)
- Masonry (8)
- Metal Framing (6)
- Carpentry (14)
- Thermal and Moisture Protection (10)
- Doors and Windows (10)
- Finishes (5)
- Safety (5)
- PSI© General Residential Contractor (B-) Official Content Outline
Arizona General Residential Contractor (B-) Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the General Residential Contractor (B-) exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
ARIZONA GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (B-) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $1,961.38-
ARIZONA GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (B-) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $2,061.38
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