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- Arizona
- Roofing Contractor
- Commercial & Residential
- Updated Oct 2026
How to Get Your Arizona CR-42 Roofing Contractor License
This page covers the Arizona CR-42 Commercial/Residential Roofing license from the Registrar of Contractors: experience, exams, bonds, reciprocity and renewal.
Last updated October 27, 2026 from Arizona Registrar of Contractors requirements
Application fee
$100
Plus $380 license fee, $370 recovery fund and exam fees
Exam time
2 hrs
CR-42 trade exam; the online SRE is separate
Time to get license
~4 yrs
4 years of hands-on or managerial experience
Continuing ed
Not required
No CE needed to renew
Overview
Do you need an Arizona roofing contractor license?
Yes. To work as a roofing contractor in Arizona you need a license from the Registrar of Contractors. Roofing licenses come in residential, commercial and dual versions, and the CR-42 covers both residential and commercial roofing.
License required when
- You install or repair roof tile, shingles, shakes, slate, metal roofing, urethane foam or roof coatings
- You apply weatherproofing or roof accessories like flashing, valleys, gravel stops or sheet metal
- You install or replace roof insulation on or above the roof deck
- You install or replace skylights that don’t need changes to the roof framing
Common exceptions
- Exemptions aren’t listed in our sources, so check with the Registrar of Contractors before you skip licensing
- CR-42 work stops at the roof deck: changes to roof framing or structure need a different classification, and plywood replacement is capped at 3 sheets (96 sq ft)
Penalties for unlicensed work
Our sources don’t list specific penalties. In general, the Registrar of Contractors can act against unlicensed contractors and discipline licensees, so get licensed before you bid.
Your fast-track Arizona roofing contractor license checklist
The Arizona application, one page
- 4 years of roofing experience for your qualifying party
- Passing score on the PSI CR-42 exam
- Statutes and Rules course and exam (SRE) completed
- Legal entity formed
- Background check for everyone on the application
- Surety bond sized to your yearly volume
Types
Arizona roofing contractor license types and classifications
Arizona splits roofing licenses into residential, commercial and dual certifications. The CR-42 is the dual license, covering both residential and commercial roofing work.
CR-42
Dual license
Commercial/Residential Roofing
Weatherproofing and roof accessories, plus installing or repairing tile, shingles, shakes, slate, metal roofing, urethane foam and roof insulation or coatings. Can replace up to 3 sheets (96 sq ft) of roof plywood and install skylights with no framing changes.
Exam
CR-42 + SRE
Limit
Bond set by volume
Requirements
Arizona roofing contractor license requirements, class by class
The qualifying party carries the experience and the exam. The business carries the bond, which scales with your expected yearly volume.
| Requirement | CR-42 Roofing |
|---|---|
| Experience | 4 years hands-on or managerial |
| Trade exam | PSI CR-42, 70% to pass |
| Statutes & Rules | ROC training course and exam (SRE) |
| Background check | Every person named on the application |
| Business | Form a legal entity |
| Surety bond | $2,500 to $50,000, based on volume |
| Continuing ed | Not required |
Steps
How to get your Arizona roofing contractor license, step by step
- Build your experience~4 years
Get 4 years of hands-on and/or managerial roofing experience for your qualifying party. - Pass the CR-42 exam with PSIExam day
Schedule through PSI’s Arizona page or call 855-744-0310. It’s open book, 50 questions in 120 minutes, and you need 70%. A passing score is required before you apply. - Complete the Statutes and Rules courseOnline
Take the ROC’s computer-based Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam (SRE). It’s only offered online, through the ROC. - Form your business and run background checksBefore you apply
Form a legal entity and submit a background check for every person named on the license application. - Get your surety bondBefore you apply
Size it to your expected yearly volume: $2,500 under $150,000, up to $50,000 for more than $10 million. - Apply to the ROCFinal step
Submit your application through the Registrar of Contractors at roc.az.gov.
Exam
What to expect on the Arizona roofing contractor exam
Arizona contractors pass two things: the CR-42 trade exam with PSI and the ROC’s online Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam.
Format
Open book
Questions
50
Passing score
70%
Exam vendor
PSI
Scoring & content
- CR-42 trade exam: 50 questions, 120 minutes, 70% to pass
- Topics: estimating and plan reading, surface prep, steep and low slope roofing (including BUR and waterproofing), roofing components, safety, repairs and reroofing
- Allowed references include OSHA 1926, the 2018 IBC and the 2018 IRC; see the PSI candidate bulletin
- Roofing Construction & Estimating and the NRCA roofing manuals are not allowed in the exam
- SRE: online training followed by a test, offered only through the ROC
Retake policy
- Wait 30 days before retaking a PSI trade exam you didn’t pass
- You get 3 attempts; after that there’s a 90-day wait between tries
- Each attempt costs the same $66 PSI fee, and the fee is valid for one year
- You need a passing score before you submit your application
Exam references · Open book
The CR-42 Roofing Contractor exam is open book, and you can bring the permitted references below into the exam.
| Book | Edition | Use |
|---|---|---|
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction | Not stated | Allowed in exam |
| International Building Code (IBC) | 2018 | Allowed in exam |
| International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC) | 2018 | Allowed in exam |
| Roofing Construction & Estimating | Revised | Study only |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems | Not stated | Study only |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-Slope Roof Systems | Not stated | Study only |
Prep
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Costs
How much does an Arizona roofing contractor license cost?
| Item | Type | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | Fixed | $100 |
| Initial license fee (2 years) | Fixed | $380 |
| Residential Recovery Fund assessment | Fixed | $370 |
| CR-42 trade exam (PSI) | Fixed | $66 |
| Statutes and Rules course and exam | Fixed | $61 |
| Surety bond ($2,500–$50,000 bond amount) | Variable | Varies |
| Background checks | Variable | Varies |
| State fees and exams | Excludes bond premium and background checks | $977 |
Fees from the Registrar of Contractors fee schedule (specialty dual) and the PSI candidate bulletin, checked October 2026.
Reciprocity
Does Arizona accept out-of-state roofing contractor licenses?
Arizona has reciprocity agreements with 3 states. Our sources don’t spell out what each one waives, so contact the ROC before you apply.
California — reciprocity agreement
Details of what’s waived aren’t stated. Ask the ROC how to apply using your California license.
Nevada — reciprocity agreement
Details of what’s waived aren’t stated. Ask the ROC how to apply using your Nevada license.
Utah — reciprocity agreement
Details of what’s waived aren’t stated. Ask the ROC how to apply using your Utah license.
All other states — no agreement
Apply as a new applicant: pass the CR-42 exam and the SRE and meet the experience rule.
Local
Do Arizona cities and counties have their own roofing contractor licensing rules?
Your CR-42 license comes from the state and covers all of Arizona. Cities and counties still control permits on each job.
State handles
- CR-42 licenses and renewals
- Surety bond requirements
- Statutes and Rules course and exam
- Background checks
City & county handle
- Building permits and inspections
- Any local business licensing
Governance
Who regulates roofing contractors in Arizona
Oversight responsibilities
- Issues and renews contractor licenses, including the CR-42
- Runs the Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam
- Sets bond amounts by gross volume
- Reviews experience and background checks
Maintenance
How to renew your Arizona roofing contractor license and keep it active
Arizona doesn’t require continuing education to renew a CR-42 license. Licenses run two years, and the dual renewal is $380 plus a $270 recovery fund assessment.
Renewal cycle
2 years
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
$650
Late penalty
Not stated
FAQ
Arizona roofing contractor license FAQs
How many years of experience do I need for an Arizona roofing license?
4 years of hands-on and/or managerial experience for the CR-42.
Is the Arizona CR-42 exam open book?
Yes. It’s 50 questions in 120 minutes, you need 70% to pass, and allowed references include OSHA 1926, the 2018 IBC and the 2018 IRC.
What is the Arizona SRE?
The Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam. It’s computer-based training on Arizona contractor law followed by a test, offered online only through the ROC.
How much is the bond for a roofing license in Arizona?
It depends on your expected yearly volume: $2,500 under $150,000, rising to $50,000 for more than $10 million.
How much does an Arizona roofing license cost?
For the CR-42 dual license, the ROC charges a $100 application fee, a $380 two-year license fee and a $370 recovery fund assessment. Add $66 for the PSI trade exam and $61 for the SRE, for $977 before your bond.
Does Arizona have roofing license reciprocity?
Arizona has reciprocity agreements with California, Nevada and Utah. Ask the ROC what your license lets you skip.
Can a CR-42 roofer replace roof plywood?
Yes, up to 3 sheets (96 square feet) of roof substrate. Skylights are fine too if no roof framing changes are needed.
Do Arizona roofers need continuing education?
No. Arizona doesn’t require CE to renew.
Sources
Official sources for the Arizona roofing contractor license
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors, Get a License checklist
- PSI, Arizona Candidate Information Bulletin
- PSI, Arizona exam scheduling
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors, License and Renewal Fees
Last updated October 27, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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