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Arizona plumber license renewal & CE requirements

When to renew, how many continuing-education hours you need, which topics are required, and where to find approved courses. Checked .

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Renewal rules by license

Plumbing contractor (ROC R-37, C-37 or CR-37)

RenewalEvery 2 years. ROC licenses are issued for two years. Specialty residential (R) renewal is $270 license + $270 recovery fund ($540). Specialty commercial (C) renewal is $480. Specialty dual (CR) renewal is $380 + $270 recovery fund ($650).Source: roc.az.gov · as of · R-37 uses the Specialty Residential renewal row; use C or CR totals if that is your class.
CE hours & topicsNone required for ROC contractor license renewal on the fee and applying pages we checked. Keep your bond, insurance and business information current.Source: roc.az.gov · as of
Fees
  • SRE (paid to Gmetrix): $61
  • Trade exam (paid to PSI): $66
  • R-37 new license: $80 application + $270 license + $370 recovery fund: $720
  • C-37 new license: $100 application + $480 license: $580
  • CR-37 new license: $100 application + $380 license + $370 recovery fund: $850
Source: roc.az.gov · as of · Bond required too. Fee schedule effective 7/1/2014. Specialty residential (R), specialty commercial (C), specialty dual (CR) rows.

Local plumber licenses (by city)

Arizona does not license individual journeyman plumbers at the state level. Phoenix requires a licensed journeyman or apprentice for permitted plumbing work. Elsewhere, ask the city building department.

Phoenix

Office: City of Phoenix, Planning & Development Department
Licenses journeymen?Yes
FeesNot confirmed
RenewalJourneyman every 3 years; apprentice every 1 year. Renew on the cycle published by Phoenix Planning & Development; confirm fees on the city portal
CENot confirmed on the Phoenix journeyman page we checked.
NotesPermitted plumbing work in Phoenix must be performed by a licensed journeyman or apprentice.
Still openCurrent Phoenix journeyman plumber application fee and exam details
ContactCity of Phoenix, Planning & Development (source)
Source: phoenix.gov · as of

If your city is not listed, contact the local building or development services department.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

What we couldn't confirm yet

We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items aren't published anywhere we could verify, so ask the office listed:

FAQ

How often do Arizona ROC plumbing contractor licenses renew?

Every two years. Fees depend on residential (R), commercial (C), or dual (CR) class — see the ROC fee schedule.

Does Arizona ROC require CE to renew?

No CE requirement appears on the ROC fee and applying pages we checked; keep bond and insurance current.

Not licensed yet? See How to get a plumber license in Arizona.

Other states

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