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Arizona Contractor License Exam Prep
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Arizona Contractor License Exam Prep

Prepare for Arizona residential, commercial, remodeling, small commercial, and dual building contractor classifications with online courses, approved books, tabs, practice exams, and complete study packages.

2Combined exam groups
24/7Online access
7Covered classifications
$2MSmall commercial limit
Arizona licensing overview: Arizona contractor applicants select a classification based on the residential or commercial work they intend to perform. The Arizona Registrar of Contractors combines several related classifications into shared trade examinations.
Choose your path

Arizona Contractor License and Exam Options

Commercial + Dual

Commercial Contractor or KB Dual

This combined exam path covers B-1 General Commercial, B-2 General Small Commercial, KB-1 Dual Building, and KB-2 Residential and Small Commercial.

  • B-1 General Commercial Contractor
  • B-2 General Small Commercial Contractor
  • KB-1 Dual Building Contractor
  • KB-2 Residential and Small Commercial
  • One combined trade exam
View Commercial or KB Dual Options
Residential

Arizona B Residential Contractor

This combined exam path covers the B General Residential Contractor, B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Contractor, and CR-61 classification group.

  • B General Residential Contractor
  • B-3 General Remodeling and Repair
  • CR-61 Carpentry, Remodeling, and Repairs
  • One combined trade exam
  • New construction and remodeling paths
View Residential Options
Compare classifications

Arizona Contractor Classification Comparison

ClassificationResidential WorkCommercial WorkProject LimitationCombined Exam Group
B General ResidentialYesNoResidential scopeB / B-3 / CR-61
B-3 Remodeling and RepairExisting residencesNoRemodeling and repairB / B-3 / CR-61
B-1 General CommercialApproved scopeYesLarge commercial scopeB-1 / B-2 / KB-1 / KB-2
B-2 Small CommercialLimited scopeYesUp to $2,000,000B-1 / B-2 / KB-1 / KB-2
KB-1 Dual BuildingYesYesDual building scopeB-1 / B-2 / KB-1 / KB-2
KB-2 Residential and Small CommercialYesYesCommercial up to $2,000,000B-1 / B-2 / KB-1 / KB-2
Choosing the correct path: Choose the residential combined exam for B, B-3, or CR-61. Choose the commercial and KB Dual exam for B-1, B-2, KB-1, or KB-2.
Licensing process

Steps to Obtain an Arizona Contractor License

01

Choose a Classification

Select the classification that matches your intended residential, commercial, remodeling, or dual-building work.

02

Confirm the Combined Exam

Determine whether your classification uses the B/B-3/CR-61 exam or the B-1/B-2/KB-1/KB-2 exam.

03

Prepare and Pass Testing

Study the approved references and pass the required trade and business-management examinations.

04

Complete the ROC Application

Submit experience, qualifying-party, bond, fee, background, and application documentation to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

Application preparation

Arizona Contractor License Requirements

Classification

Your classification determines the residential, commercial, remodeling, or dual-building work allowed.

Combined Examination

Related classifications share one trade examination, allowing one score to support multiple applications within the group.

Arizona ROC

Final licensing is administered by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Review the current details on the ROC classifications page.

Package options

Choose the Preparation Package You Need

Regular Combo

Online course plus the complete required reference-book set.

Pre-Highlighted Combo

Online course plus professionally highlighted and tabbed books.

Course Only

Self-paced lessons and practice exams without books.

Bookset Only

The complete approved reference-book set for your exam.

Tabset Only

Pre-printed tabs for faster open-book navigation.

Individual Books

Purchase only the approved books missing from your collection.

Frequently Asked Questions: Arizona Contractor License

What classifications are covered on this page?

B, B-3, CR-61, B-1, B-2, KB-1, and KB-2.

Which classifications use the residential combined exam?

B General Residential, B-3 Remodeling and Repair, and CR-61 use one combined examination.

Which classifications use the commercial and KB combined exam?

B-1, B-2, KB-1, and KB-2 use one combined examination.

What is the B General Residential license?

It covers qualifying construction and repair of residential structures.

What is the B-3 license?

It focuses on remodeling, alteration, repair, and improvement of existing residential structures.

What is the B-1 General Commercial license?

It covers qualifying commercial construction and alteration within the approved classification scope.

What is the B-2 Small Commercial license?

It covers qualifying small commercial projects valued at $2,000,000 or less based on the information supplied.

What is the KB-1 Dual Building license?

It combines qualifying residential and commercial building authority.

What is the KB-2 license?

It combines residential work with qualifying small commercial projects up to $2,000,000.

Does one combined exam issue every license in the group?

No. It satisfies the shared trade-exam requirement, but you must apply for each desired classification and meet all other requirements.

Are Arizona contractor exams open book?

Approved references may be allowed. Review the current candidate bulletin for approved books, tab rules, testing time, and prohibited materials.

How should I prepare?
  1. Use an online prep course.
  2. Study the approved references.
  3. Practice book navigation.
  4. Complete timed practice exams.
Can I purchase the course without the books?

Yes. Course-only, bookset-only, tabset-only, individual books, regular combos, and pre-highlighted combos may be available.

Does passing the exam automatically issue my license?

No. You must also satisfy experience, application, bond, background, qualifying-party, fee, and classification requirements.

Start Preparing for Your Arizona Contractor Exam

Choose your classification and find the course, books, tabs, and complete preparation package you need.

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