Arizona renewal guide
Electrical Contractor (CR-11, Residential)
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$380.00
Late penalty
$100.00
Bond requirement
Yes — $4,250.00
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Make sure the bond still clears
The $4,250.00 bond requirement needs to stay active through the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) and pay the $380.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 4
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 60 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $100.00, with a 60-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Arizona Electrical Contractor License (CR-11, Residential)
The CR-11 Residential Electrical Contractor license is a specialty license for electrical work on residential properties in Arizona.
Requirements
- Experience: 4 years of practical electrical experience
- Examinations: SRE exam and Electrical Trade Exam (or NASCLA Electrical Exam)
- Bond: Residential specialty surety bond ($4,250-$7,500 based on volume)
- Recovery Fund: Assessment required for residential licenses
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years
- Renewal Fee: $380 (includes license fee + Recovery Fund assessment)
- Bond: Must maintain active bond
- Late Renewal Penalty: $100
- Application Fee: $620
Scope of Work
CR-11 licensees can:
- Install and maintain residential electrical systems
- Perform electrical service upgrades for homes
- Install residential lighting and wiring
- Work on residential panel upgrades
Dual License Option
Contractors can obtain a dual license (R-11) covering both residential and commercial electrical work, combining the requirements and fees of both classifications.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Arizona ROC.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- surety_bond
- Examination Results
- Experience Documentation
- Background Check
- recovery_fund_assessment
Source notes
AZ ROC . A.R.S. §32-1126 (fees), R4-9-130 (rules). roc.az.gov/licensing-fees. Verified March 2026.
Rules move. Check Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
Next steps
Turn it into a handoff.
Once the rule is clear, these tools help you hand it off cleanly or turn it into a cost plan.
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