Arizona law requires all construction contractors doing work over $1,000 to be licensed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Contractors violating this law are subject to criminal prosecution.
To be a contractor in Arizona, an entity must be licensed. To be licensed, an entity must possess a bond; among other requirements. With the exception of workman's compensation insurance, the ROC does not require an entity to possess insurance to be licensed.
Always confirm the licensing status of your prospective contractor. You can verify your contractor's license status online or contact the ROC at (602) 542-1525.
After passing the licensing exams, out of state contractors coming to Arizona will need to: Register a company name with the Registrar of Contractors (ROC) and Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Apply for a federal employer identification number.
Key Provisions of the AZ Handyman Exemption Law Here are the key provisions: Scope of Work Allowed: The law permits handymen to perform a variety of tasks, including minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work. However, the scope is limited to work that is of a casual and minor nature.
Arizona only requires a residential contractor license for major projects and work worth more than $1,000, including labor and materials.
Any business which contracts or offers to contract to build, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation or other structure, development or improvement, or to do any part of the work must be a licensed contractor.
The first step to filing a mechanics lien is to record a Notice and Claim of Lien within 60 days after the property owner has recorded a Notice of Completion. If a notice has not been recorded, however, you will have 120 days after the completion of the project to record the claim.
NOTE that if a contractor or provider of professional services is required to be licensed, but does not have a valid license, that person loses his or her lien rights.
Arizona law requires all construction contractors doing work over $1,000 to be licensed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Contractors violating this law are subject to criminal prosecution.