Protect Yourself when Working with Custom Home Builders Only work with a licensed contractor. Get the contract in writing. Avoid “lump sum” bids. Talk to several contractors. Tie payments to deliverables. Get proof of payment to suppliers.
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors is committed to issuing licenses in a timely manner. However, they do process the applications in the order they are received. It is taking on average 20-30 days to issue a license.
Getting a Contractor's License Identify a Qualifying Party. The Applicant must identify a Qualifying Party for the license. Pass Examination(s) ... Statutes and Rules Exam (SRE) ... Trade and Solar Exams. NASCLA. Submit to Background Checks. Form a Legal Entity. Bond.
Just because the ad says it does NOT mean it's true! An unlicensed entity may be a company or individual. To be a contractor in Arizona, an entity must be licensed.