Electrical Contractor Permit Requirements in Phoenix, AZ

Complete permit and license guide for starting a electrical contractor in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Arizona

3 stops

  1. Arizona ROC Electrical Contractor License (CR-11)

    Required to contract for electrical work in Arizona. Issued by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): CR-11 Electrical (dual residential+commercial; C-11/R-11 single-scope variants exist). Applicants need 4 years of qualifying trade experience, must pass the trade exam and the Arizona Statutes and Rules (business management) exam, and must post a surety bond set by license type and estimated annual volume (ARS 32-1152) — ROC does not require proof of liability insurance. Workers' compensation coverage is required if you have employees. Licenses are renewed every two years.

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    Application/license fees vary by classification (statutory caps: specialty residential up to $350, specialty commercial up to $1,000, specialty dual up to $1,350 per 2-year term, ARS 32-1126) plus exam fees — see roc.az.gov/licensing-fees for current amounts4–8 weeks

  2. Arizona Contractor Surety Bond

    Arizona electrical contractors must post a surety bond (or cash deposit) with the ROC. The amount is set by license type and estimated annual construction volume under ARS 32-1152: specialty residential $1,000-$7,500; specialty commercial $2,500-$50,000; dual licenses combine both. Bond premiums are typically a small percentage of the bond amount.

    Official government source

    Bond premium varies with bond amount and credit (bond amounts $1,000-$50,000 for specialty classes per ARS 32-1152)1–3 days

  3. Arizona Business Entity Registration (if applicable)

    LLCs and corporations must register with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

    Official government source

    $50 (LLC filing fee)3–7 business days

City of Phoenix / Maricopa County

2 stops

  1. City of Phoenix — Electrical Contractor Registration

    Electrical contractors must register with the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department before pulling permits. The Arizona state ROC contractor license number must be on file. No separate city contractor exam is required.

    Official government source

    No additional fee (state ROC license covers Phoenix registration)1–3 days

  2. City of Phoenix TPT License

    All businesses operating in Phoenix must register for the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) with the Arizona Department of Revenue. Electrical contractors must collect and remit tax on certain portions of their work.

    Official government source

    $12 state TPT license per location + $50 Phoenix city license fee (via AZDOR)1–5 days

Terminus

Open for business — est. $900–$2,500 · 6–10 weeks to obtain all licenses and permits

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