Licensing Guide · Verified 2026
Roofing Contractor License in Arizona
Arizona licenses roofing through the Registrar of Contractors (ROC), with separate classifications for residential, commercial and dual work. The ROC codes are R-42 (residential roofing), C-42 (commercial roofing) and CR-42 (a dual classification combining both scopes). Any roofing job over \$1,000 in combined labor and materials requires an active ROC license. The license attaches to a business through a named "qualifying party" who holds the experience and sits the exams — you pick the classification that matches the work you actually do.
Who Issues the License
Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) Licenses and regulates contractors statewide under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10. Official site →License: ROC roofing classification: R-42 residential, C-42 commercial, or CR-42 dual
What You Actually Need
- Four years of practical or management trade experience (with a portion required within the last 10 years), documented for the qualifying party.
- Pass two exams: the trade exam for the roofing classification, and the Arizona Statutes and Rules (business management) exam.
- Submit a financial statement showing solvency.
- Post a contractor license bond, scaled to the classification and expected annual volume.
- Carry workers' compensation insurance if you have one or more employees (A.R.S. §23-961).
Worth Knowing
Residential (R-42) and commercial (C-42) roofing are separate classifications in Arizona — holding one does not authorize the other, and doing commercial work on a residential-only license counts as unlicensed activity. The dual CR-42 covers both. The ROC also administers a Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund that residential licensees pay into, and the Statutes and Rules exam (SRE) is not waived by out-of-state credentials.
How to Verify a License
Hiring someone? Check the license yourself before you sign anything:
Arizona ROC contractor search →Official Sources
Licensing rules change and local jurisdictions may add requirements on top of the state. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm with the licensing agency before you apply or hire. Reviewed by the StateDataIndex Editorial Team · Updated September 2026.