Arizona Concrete Contractor License Requirements (2026)

Regulatory Body

Authority over this credential rests with Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC), which issues and polices it under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 Chapter 10; Arizona Administrative Code Title 4 Chapter 9. AZ ROC licenses residential, commercial, and dual contractors statewide, administers the Residential Contractors Recovery Fund, and conducts complaint investigations and disciplinary proceedings.

Official portal: https://roc.az.gov/
Address: 1700 W Washington St Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (877) 692-9762

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must provide a Social Security Number. AZ ROC does not publish an Arizona-residency requirement. LLCs and corporations must be registered and in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission before applying; partnerships register with the Arizona Secretary of State.

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Good moral character

Each person named on the license must meet the restrictions in A.R.S. §32-1122 on unlicensed contracting, discipline, and recent denial, refusal, or revocation.

Background investigation

AZ ROC requires a background check through its vendor for every person named on the application. The agency says a completed background check expires after 90 days.

Experience and Education

At least 4 years of practical or management experience specific to the requested concrete classification, including at least 2 years earned within the last 10 years has to be evidenced and confirmed. Retain payroll, tax, project, or supervisor records, since the board may audit the experience claimed.

Accepted proof of experience or eligibility

Current AZ ROC license application and qualifying-party experience information
Supporting employment, self-employment, military, or training records if requested by AZ ROC
Arizona or out-of-state license history and examination records when requesting an applicable waiver

Education substitution

Accredited college, university, or manufacturer training may receive credit, but it cannot exceed 2 of the required 4 years.

Exam Requirements

Testing is handled by PSI for the concrete trade examination; GMetrix for the Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Examination (SRE). The applicant has to pass each part listed here before the credential is granted:

R-9/C-9 (CR-9) Concrete trade examination — 50 questions, 120 minutes , passing score 70%

Examination fee: $66 for the PSI concrete trade examination and $61 for the online SRE course/exam. A trade-exam waiver, if approved, does not remove the SRE requirement except under AZ ROC’s limited Arizona qualifying-party waiver rule.

Retake policy: Use the current PSI Candidate Information Bulletin and GMetrix instructions for scheduling, retakes, references, and fees. AZ ROC says examination results must be no more than 2 years old when the application is filed.

Insurance and Bonds

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The applicant must secure and file a $4,250 surety bond before the AZ ROC will release the license.

General liability

AZ ROC’s contractor-license materials do not list a statewide general-liability minimum for C-9, R-9, or CR-9. Project owners, lenders, and local authorities may separately require coverage.

Workers' compensation

Applicants attest to compliance with Arizona workers’ compensation law and must provide policy information or self-insurance evidence when coverage is required.

Additional financial requirements

The bond amount depends on license type and anticipated Arizona annual volume. R-9 specialty-residential bonds are $4,250 below $375,000 and $7,500 at or above it. C-9 specialty-commercial bonds range from $2,500 to $50,000 by volume. A CR-9 dual bond combines the applicable commercial and residential amounts. R-9 and CR-9 licensees also pay the Recovery Fund assessment or provide the alternative $200,000 surety/cash protection.

Fee Schedule

Fee	Amount
Application (non-refundable)	$100
Examination	$127
Initial license	$380
Renewal (every 2 years)	$650

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To turn these board fees into a realistic year-one budget — bond premium, liability insurance, and exam prep included — open the cost calculator preloaded for Arizona concrete contractor.

Renewal and Continuing Education

The Arizona Concrete Contractor License — Arizona Registrar of Contractors (C-9 / R-9 / CR-9) must be renewed every 2 years. The fee to renew is presently $650. Renew every 2 years and keep the bond in force. Listed renewal totals are $480 for C-9, $540 for R-9, and $650 for CR-9; the residential and dual totals include the Recovery Fund assessment.

Reciprocity

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Arizona grants no NASCLA reciprocity for this classification.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified.

Arizona has no direct reciprocity. AZ ROC may approve a trade-exam waiver for a qualifying party who held the same or a comparable classification in Arizona or another state within the preceding 5 years. The SRE is waived only if the proposed qualifying party has been the qualifying party on an Arizona contractor license within the preceding 5 years.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares Concrete Contractor license requirements in every state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

Concrete Contractor Licensing in Neighboring States

Contractors working near a state line, or weighing where to qualify first, should compare Arizona's requirements against the bordering jurisdictions before committing to an application:

California Concrete Contractor License Requirements — California Class C-8 — Concrete Contractor
Colorado Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Colorado Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License
Nevada Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Nevada C-5 Concrete Contracting License
New Mexico Concrete Contractor License Requirements — New Mexico GS-4 Concrete, Cement, Walkways and Driveways — CID
Utah Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Utah S260 Asphalt & Concrete Contractor — Division of Professional Licensing

Step-by-Step Application Roadmap

Choose the right Arizona concrete classification. Decide whether the work fits C-9 commercial, R-9 residential, or CR-9 dual authority before applying.
Designate and document the qualifying party. The qualifying party needs 4 years of classification-specific practical or management experience, including 2 years in the last 10 years. Training credit cannot exceed 2 years.
Form the license-holding business. Register an LLC or corporation with the Arizona Corporation Commission, or a partnership with the Secretary of State, if applicable.
Complete the SRE. Complete the AZ ROC/GMetrix Arizona Statutes and Rules course and examination unless the limited Arizona qualifying-party waiver applies.
Pass or obtain approval to waive the concrete trade exam. Take the 50-question PSI R-9/C-9 (CR-9) examination or submit a completed waiver request with the application when eligible.
Post the required bond. File the bond amount tied to the actual classification and business volume, not just the minimum example amount.
Provide residential Recovery Fund protection when applicable. R-9 and CR-9 applicants pay the Recovery Fund assessment or provide the alternative $200,000 surety/cash protection.
Receive the active ROC license. Do not bid or contract outside the granted class scope after issuance. Residential-only and commercial-only limits still matter.

Application Checklist

Before submitting to AZ ROC, the applicant should have each of the following ready:

Choose C-9, R-9, or CR-9
Arizona business registration and good standing when applicable
Qualifying-party experience information
Arizona Statutes and Rules course/exam result, unless an approved limited waiver applies
Concrete trade exam pass or waiver approval
Required bond filing
Residential Recovery Fund assessment or alternative protection for R-9/CR-9
Final ROC application and issuance items

Common Filing Mistakes

The following pitfalls summarize the issues most likely to delay, return, or derail a Arizona Concrete Contractor application based on the published board instructions and source materials cited on this page.

Applying for the wrong class

Residential-only and commercial-only authority are not interchangeable. Pick the class that matches the actual projects you intend to contract.

Assuming CR-9 is automatic

Dual authority is not just a label choice. Make sure the application, scope, and bond support the class actually requested.

Using a single bond amount

The required bond is tied to license type and anticipated Arizona annual volume. A CR-9 dual bond combines the commercial and residential calculations.

Assuming another state’s license transfers automatically

Arizona has no direct reciprocity. Request a waiver before relying on out-of-state experience or an examination result.

Treating the $1,000 figure as a blanket exemption

The exemption is generally limited to casual or minor work. It does not apply when a permit is required, when the work is part of a larger operation, or when the required advertising disclosure is absent.

Study and Reference Materials

These materials are drawn from the regulator's own citations and the references applicants commonly use to prepare. CLR receives no compensation for listing them.

AZ ROC License Classifications — Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The official classification page is the starting point because the scope differs across C-9, R-9, and CR-9.
R-9/C-9 (CR-9) Concrete candidate information bulletin and content outline — PSI / AZ ROC. Use the current official bulletin for scheduling, permitted references, and the 50-question trade-exam outline.
Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course — AZ ROC / GMetrix. Official online course and examination for the Arizona-specific SRE requirement.
AZ ROC application, bond, and fee guidance — Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Confirm the current waiver, bond-volume, fee, background-check, and Recovery Fund details before filing.

Other Arizona Trade Licenses

For a different Arizona credential, see these companion guides published by CLR:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main Arizona concrete license?

There is not just one. Arizona uses C-9 for commercial, R-9 for residential, and CR-9 for dual residential/commercial concrete work.

What does C-9 allow?

AZ ROC says C-9 allows installation and repair of concrete, concrete products, and accessories common to the industry, plus trenching, excavating, backfilling, and grading in connection with concrete construction.

What does R-9 allow?

R-9 covers residential concrete installation and repair of concrete, concrete products, and accessories common to the industry.

What does CR-9 do?

CR-9 combines the commercial C-9 and residential R-9 scopes into a dual license classification.

When does Arizona require a concrete contractor license?

Generally, a license is required when total labor and materials exceed $1,000 or a local permit is required. The statutory exemption is narrow, so review A.R.S. §32-1121 and the precise project facts before relying on it.

What bond does an Arizona concrete contractor need?

R-9 specialty-residential bonds are $4,250 below $375,000 anticipated annual volume and $7,500 at or above it. C-9 specialty-commercial bonds range from $2,500 to $50,000 by volume. A CR-9 combines the applicable amounts.

Can Arizona waive the concrete trade exam?

AZ ROC may approve a trade-exam waiver for a qualifying party with a same or comparable Arizona or out-of-state classification within the preceding five years. Arizona has no direct reciprocity. The SRE has a separate, limited waiver for a qualifying party recently listed on an Arizona contractor license.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-09-08 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-07

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2026-09-08: Shared template updated to distinguish unspecified eligibility requirements, retain cost qualifications, and use consistent headings. Source-check dates are unchanged by presentation updates.