Licensed jobs in Arizona
Arizona: 10 occupations, 7 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Arizona
Arizona licenses 10 of the 10 occupations below at the state level. General contractors have the most levels here (12 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetologist 2 credentials in all | Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board | – | $601 | Every 2 years2 |
| Notary public | Notary Public | Arizona Secretary of State | – | – | Every 4 years7 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse (RN) - single-state license 2 credentials in all | AZBN | – | $3008 | Every 4 years9 |
| Insurance agent | Insurance producer (resident individual) 3 credentials in all | DIFI | – | $12013 | Every 4 years13 |
| Plumber | C-37 Plumbing 4 credentials in all | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | Experience 4 years15 | $10016 | Every 2 years16 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 3 credentials in all | AZBN | – | – | – |
| Electrician | C-11 Electrical 3 credentials in all | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | Experience 4 years15 | $10016 | Every 2 years16 |
| Security guard | Unarmed Security Guard Employee Registration 3 credentials in all | Arizona Department of Public Safety, Licensing Unit | Training 8 clock hours20 | $5021 | Every 4 years22 |
| Massage therapist | Licensed Massage Therapist | Board of Massage Therapy | Training 700 clock hours24 | $19524 | Every 2 years25 |
| General contractor | B General Residential Contractor 12 credentials in all | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | Experience 4 years15 | $18016 | Every 2 years16 |
Licensing boards
7 agencies issue the Arizona licenses we cover:
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors: plumbers, electricians and general contractors
- Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN): registered nurses and nursing assistants
- Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI): insurance agents
- Arizona Department of Public Safety, Licensing Unit: security guards
- Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board: cosmetologists
- Arizona Secretary of State: notaries
- Board of Massage Therapy: massage therapists
Moving to Arizona with a license
No Arizona board we cover publishes a list of accepted states for the main license. The boards for notaries publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement, Universal license recognition, Military service members and spouses and Interstate compact privilege3456 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route7 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit, Interstate compact privilege, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses1081112 |
| Insurance agent | Exam waiver and Military service members and spouses1314 |
| Plumber | Exam waiver, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses171218 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement19 |
| Electrician | Exam waiver, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses171218 |
| Security guard | Temporary license or permit and Universal license recognition2312 |
| Massage therapist | License by endorsement, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses262712 |
| General contractor | Exam waiver, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses171218 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Arizona license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Personal LicenseArizona Barbering & Cosmetology BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-517Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-513Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Licensed in another state moving to ArizonaArizona Barbering & Cosmetology BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- Military ReciprocityArizona Barbering & Cosmetology BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- Pennsylvania becomes 13th state to enact Cosmetology Licensure Compact (July 20, 2026)Cosmetology Licensure Compact CommissionDated July 20, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 41-269 Commission as notary public; qualifications; assuranceArizona State LegislatureChecked November 6, 2026
- Apply for a LicenseArizona State Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-1642Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-1634Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-1660Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-4302Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Licensing - Insurance Professionals - DIFIArizona Department of Insurance and Financial InstitutionsChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. § 20-284Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-1122 Qualifications for licenseArizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Licensing FeesArizona Registrar of ContractorsDated July 1, 2014Checked November 7, 2026
- Out-of-State Waiver Request Form RC-L-200GArizona Registrar of ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- Service Members and VeteransArizona Registrar of ContractorsChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-1648Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-2632Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Security Guard & Private Investigator LicensingArizona Department of Public SafetyChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-2624Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-2610Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- A.A.C. Title 4, Chapter 15. Board of Massage TherapyArizona Secretary of StateDated September 30, 2014Checked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-4225Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- A.R.S. 32-4223Arizona State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- ApplicationsArizona State Board of Massage TherapyChecked November 7, 2026