Arizona Masonry Contractor License Requirements (2026)

Arizona licenses masonry contracting statewide through the Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC). C-31 is commercial Masonry, R-31 is residential Masonry, and CR-31 combines both. C-9 is a Concrete classification, not a masonry license. The limited unlicensed exemption is for qualifying casual or minor work below $1,000 with no local building permit and other statutory conditions; it is not a masonry credential.

Regulatory Body

Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) administers the credential or scope-specific rules discussed here under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10; A.A.C. R4-9. Whether that pathway applies depends on the work scope and conditions explained below. AZ ROC issues and regulates the statewide commercial, residential, and dual masonry classifications.

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

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Check the current application for identification and tax-number requirements. Arizona does not impose a residency requirement. LLCs and corporations must be registered with and remain in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Good moral character

All named persons must satisfy the contractor-law standards for prior unlicensed contracting and conduct that could support discipline.

Background investigation

AZ ROC requires a background check for every person named on the license application; the report expires 90 days after completion.

Experience and Education

At least 4 years of AZ ROC’s current classification requirements table lists four years of hands-on and/or managerial experience for C-31 Masonry. The qualifying party’s experience must match the masonry classification sought. 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

AZ ROC application and qualifying-party experience information
Training and work-history documentation if requested by AZ ROC

Education substitution

Use the current ROC classification requirements and application instructions for any allowable technical-training credit.

Exam Requirements

Testing provider or authority: GMetrix for the Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam (SRE); PSI for the C-31 trade examination. The following examination requirements cover the pathways described in this guide; follow each part's classification, waiver, and local-scope conditions. Unpublished format details do not remove an examination requirement:

Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam — question count: confirm with the authority, timing: confirm with the authority, passing score 70%
C-31 Masonry trade examination — question count: confirm with the authority, timing: confirm with the authority, passing score 70%

Examination fee: $61 for the online SRE and $66 for the PSI trade examination.

Retake policy: Use PSI’s current Arizona Candidate Information Bulletin for content, scheduling, and retesting. Results must be no more than two years old at application.

Insurance and Bonds

A $2,500 surety bond, in the form prescribed by the AZ ROC, must be posted as a condition of licensure.

General liability

AZ ROC does not publish a state general-liability minimum for masonry. A project owner, public contract, or local requirement may separately require coverage.

Workers' compensation

Applicants attest to Arizona workers’ compensation compliance and provide required policy information or self-insurance proof.

Additional financial requirements

A bond or cash deposit is required. C-31 specialty-commercial bonds range from $2,500 to $50,000 by anticipated annual volume. R-31 specialty-residential bonds are $4,250 below $375,000 volume and $7,500 at $375,000 or more. CR-31 dual bonds combine the applicable commercial and residential amounts.

Fee Schedule

Fee	Amount
Application	$100
Examination	$66
Initial license	$580
Renewal (every 2 years)	$480

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 masonry.

Renewal and Continuing Education

The Arizona Masonry Contractor (C-31, R-31, or CR-31) must be renewed every 2 years. The fee to renew is presently $480. Renew every two years and keep the required bond or cash deposit in force. Current listed renewal fees are C-31 $480, R-31 $540, and CR-31 $650.

Continuing education: AZ ROC does not publish a general continuing-education requirement for these masonry classifications.

Downloadable Asset

2026 Arizona Masonry License Roadmap (PDF) — a printable step-by-step checklist for the application process.

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Reciprocity

Arizona grants no NASCLA reciprocity for this classification.

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

Arizona has no direct state reciprocity. An eligible out-of-state qualifying party may request a trade-exam and experience waiver based on a comparable license obtained by trade examination within the previous five years. The Arizona SRE remains required unless a separate Arizona qualifying-party waiver applies.

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

Masonry 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 Masonry License Requirements — California Class C-29 — Masonry Contractor
Colorado Masonry License Requirements — Colorado Masonry Contractor Requirements — Local Rules
Nevada Masonry License Requirements — Nevada C-18 Masonry Contractor License
New Mexico Masonry License Requirements — New Mexico GS-16 Masonry Contractor — CID
Utah Masonry License Requirements — Utah S230 Masonry, Siding, Stucco, Glass & Rain Gutter Contractor License

Step-by-Step Application Roadmap

Choose C-31, R-31, or CR-31. C-31 is commercial Masonry, R-31 is residential Masonry, and CR-31 is the dual classification.
Designate the qualifying party. Document four years of masonry hands-on and/or managerial experience as required for C-31.
Create the license-holding business. A sole proprietor, partnership, LLC, or corporation may apply. LLCs and corporations must be in good standing before application.
Pass required examinations. Pass the online Arizona SRE and C-31 trade exam at 70%, unless AZ ROC approves an eligible trade waiver.
Submit background checks and bond. Submit a current background report for each named person and a classification/volume-appropriate bond or cash deposit.
Pay class and Recovery Fund fees. C-31 listed initial fees are $580; R-31 are $720 including Recovery Fund; CR-31 are $850 including Recovery Fund.
Obtain local permits and inspections. The ROC license does not replace building permits, plans, inspections, local codes, safety laws, or project specifications.

Application Checklist

Ahead of submission to AZ ROC, confirm every item on this short list:

Choose commercial C-31, residential R-31, or dual CR-31
Designate a qualifying party with four years of masonry experience
Pass SRE and C-31 trade exam at 70%+
Submit current background checks for all named people
Post the required classification/volume bond
Pay initial class and applicable Recovery Fund fees
Confirm all local permitting, inspection, and safety requirements

Common Filing Mistakes

The errors below are the ones that most frequently cost Arizona Masonry applicants time, drawn from the cited board guidance.

Calling C-9 a masonry license

C-9 is Concrete. Arizona’s masonry classifications are C-31, R-31, and CR-31.

Reversing C-31 and R-31

C-31 is commercial and R-31 residential; CR-31 carries both scopes.

Claiming reciprocity with another state

Arizona has no direct reciprocity. An out-of-state applicant must use the current waiver process if eligible.

Using the wrong bond schedule

Commercial, residential, and dual specialty classifications have different bond schedules.

Assuming ROC licensure replaces local approval

State contractor licensing is separate from project permits, plans, inspections, code compliance, and safety obligations.

Study and Reference Materials

The list below collects the board's cited references and the materials applicants typically study from. CLR is not paid to recommend any of them.

Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course — AZ ROC / GMetrix. Arizona-specific course and examination for the qualifying party.
PSI Arizona Candidate Information Bulletin — PSI. Use the current Bulletin for C-31 trade exam content, references, and retest rules.
AZ ROC masonry classification scope — AZ ROC. Use the Board’s scope before bidding or selecting C-31, R-31, or CR-31.

Other Arizona Trade Licenses

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arizona have a dedicated masonry license?

Yes. C-31 is commercial Masonry, R-31 is residential Masonry, and CR-31 combines both. C-9 is Concrete, not masonry.

How much masonry experience is required?

AZ ROC’s current classification table lists four years of hands-on and/or managerial experience for C-31 Masonry.

Is CR-31 a residential-only license?

No. CR-31 is the dual license combining C-31 commercial and R-31 residential masonry scope.

What bond is required?

C-31 specialty-commercial bonds range from $2,500 to $50,000 by volume. R-31 specialty-residential bonds are $4,250 or $7,500 by volume; CR-31 combines the applicable amounts.

Can an out-of-state mason transfer a license?

Arizona has no direct reciprocity. An out-of-state qualifying party may seek the ROC waiver process if the statutory and Board conditions are met.

Primary Sources

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

Verified 2026-09-04 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-03

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Corrections and presentation updates

2026-09-30: Corrected examination detection when format details are unpublished and updated the summary layout and requirements score. Source-check dates are unchanged.
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.
2026-09-21: Local-only guides now use a compliance-focused structure and terminology instead of implying a statewide license application. Source-check dates are unchanged by this presentation update.