Arizona electrical license lookup: how to check and get a license
Arizona electrical license lookup: who issues electrician licenses (ROC), how to check one online, the license types, and 1,712 electrical contractors by county.
Do electricians need a license in Arizona?
| Who licenses them | Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) |
|---|---|
| License types | R-11 Electrical (residential contractor), C-11 Electrical (commercial contractor) |
| When a license is required | Contractor license required unless the handyman exemption applies (job under $1,000 total, no building permit needed, not split up, ads say "not a licensed contractor"); the exemption never covers fire-safety work such as hardwired smoke alarms |
Arizona licenses electrical contracting businesses through the ROC; it has no statewide journeyman or master electrician license, though some cities have local requirements. Most electrical work also needs a city or county permit, and work that needs a permit cannot be done under the handyman exemption.
How do you look up an electrician's license in Arizona?
- Ask the electrician for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the Arizona electrical license lookup run by ROC.
- Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
- Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
- If something doesn't match, ask the electrician about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact ROC.
What electrical licenses does Arizona issue?
- R-11 Electrical (residential contractor)
- C-11 Electrical (commercial contractor)
How do you get a electrical license in Arizona?
Licenses are issued by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official ROC source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
Which Arizona city is the job in?
How many electricians are there in Arizona?
The Census Bureau counted 1,712 electrical contractors with employees in Arizona in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Maricopa County | 1,135 |
|---|---|
| Pima County | 217 |
| Yavapai County | 81 |
| Pinal County | 66 |
| Mohave County | 65 |
| Yuma County | 44 |
| Coconino County | 40 |
| Navajo County | 19 |
What do Arizona homes mean for electrical work?
The median home in Arizona was built in 1992, 33% of households rent and 69% of homes are single-family houses. 33% of homes heat with utility gas and 60% with electricity.
How do you choose an electrician in Arizona?
- Check the license on the state or city license search, and ask whether the person doing the work is licensed or working under someone's license.
- Ask whether the job needs a permit and an inspection, and who files it. A licensed electrician files the permit.
- Ask for proof of insurance. Electrical mistakes show up later, so you want the company insured.
- For panel upgrades, ask whether the utility needs to be scheduled to cut and restore power, and who arranges it.
- Get a written estimate that lists the circuits, fixtures and materials.
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Sources: Arizona licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.