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COVID-19 - Registrar of Contractors Remains Open for Business - In-Person Services by Appointment Only Read More

The CDC recommends continued physical distancing and in Phase 1 and 2, the ROC Offices will remain open to the public by appointment only. During this time, you should know you can interact with the ROC online and as an Agency, our staff continues to process license applications and changes to licenses and complaints also continue to move through the administrative process. For contact information and additional information related to any process changes at ROC at this time, please visit our Services Related to COVID-19 tab. Though we encourage you to use online services or give us a call at (877) 692-9762 at this time, the Phoenix and Tucson Offices are open to the public by appointment only.

NEW APPLICANT or NEED TO FILE A COMPLAINT?

If you're filing an application for a new license or a complaint to be investigated, please know you can use our online portal. The Online Portal can be accessed from the ONLINE SERVICES tab.

RENEW A LICENSE?

If you need to renew your license, please know you can do so online at HERE.

OTHER CHANGES TO YOUR LICENSE?

If you need to change information related to your license (the qualifying party, address, contact info, bonding information, etc), you are welcome to complete the appropriate form - found on the FORMS page under the Contractor Resources tab - and email it to [email protected]. If there are any fees related to the change, include a contact phone number and the Licensing Department will reach out to you to walk you through the payment process.

NEED TO CONTACT US?

Feel free to call or email us!
Phoenix Office: (602) 542-1525
Tucson Office: (877) 692-9762
Flagstaff Office: (877) 692-9762


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To request an appointment, please fill out this form and a member of our staff will reach out to you. Request an Appointment

Bond Information

Bonding Requirements FAQ
BONDS
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Bullet PointAre there any bond requirements for a contractor's license?

Yes. It is the applicant or licensee's responsibility to file a Contractor's Bond in the amount required for the respective license classification and anticipated annual gross volume. The bond may be in the form of a surety bond or a cash bond. You may also provide a bond in the form of cash or a certificate of deposit from any bank which operates in Arizona.

Additional information on bonding requirements is provided in the license application packet.

In addition to a license bond, a residential contractor is also required to pay an assessment into the Registrar’s Residential Recovery Fund or post a surety or cash bond in the amount of $200,000.

Bullet PointHow long is a bond valid?

The bond must be continuous. This means that there is no termination date on the bond. You may be required to pay premiums to the insurance company periodically to keep the bond in force. The bonding company has the right to cancel the bond but must send a notice to you and the Arizona Registrar of Contractors thirty days prior to the cancellation date. If this occurs, you will need to replace the bond or your license will be suspended.

If your bond is in cash, the agency will retain the bond until two years after the license terminates. If no claims are made against the bond in that time, you may apply to have the bond released to you.

Bullet PointWhat will the bond amount be?
Please check the chart below. Determine the bond amount by considering the volume of work and classification contemplated by the applicant.
Bullet PointCan the bond amount be increased?
The amount of the contractor's license bond may be increased at any time. However, a surety bond or cash deposit in lieu of bond cannot be decreased except at the time of renewal for the ensuing fiscal year.
Bullet PointWhen will the bond be effective?
Surety bonds or cash deposits shall not become effective until filed with the Registrar's office. If the effective date shown on the bond is after the date of filing with the Registrar, then that date shown on the bond shall be the controlling date for when the bond becomes effective.
Bullet PointSample Bonds
  • Bond Example for a Sole Proprietor
  • Bond Example for an Entity With DBA
  • Bond Example for an Entity Without DBA
Bond Limits and RegulationsReturn to Top
Contractor's license bonds are established in the following amounts as based upon the volume of work within the State of Arizona and the classification contemplated by the licensee:
License type CONTEMPLATED GROSS VOLUME (PER LICENSE) Bond Amount
Residential General Contractors Less than $750,000 $9,000
$750,000 or more $15,000
Residential Specialty Contractors Less than $375,000 $4,250
$375,000 or more $7,500
Commercial General Contractors (Includes General Engineering Contractors) $150,000 or less $5,000
In excess of $150,000 but not more than $500,000 $15,000
In excess of $500,000 but not more than one million $25,000
In excess of one million but not more than five million $50,000
In excess of five million but not more than ten million $75,000
Over ten million$100,000
Commercial Specialty Contractors $150,000 or less $2,500
In excess of $150,000 but not more than $500,000 $7,000
In excess of $500,000 but not more than one million $17,500
In excess of one million but not more than five million $25,000
In excess of five million but not more than ten million $37,500
Over ten million $50,000
Dual license bond amounts are calculated by combining the amount required for residential and commercial.
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The downloadable PDF, below, contains a comprehensive list of all businesses licensed to offer surety products in this State by the Arizona Department of Insurance and is not an endorsement of any service provider listed.

Please note, a company's being licensed to offer surety products in Arizona does not mean that the company actually does. You will need to contact the business directly for additional information as to what services they offer.

This list is current as of October 2019 but is subject to changes without notice.

To download the list, please click here.

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Bonding Requirements FAQ
Bond Limits and Regulations
Need to obtain a bond?

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