How to Verify an Arizona Electrician's ROC License (+ When You Need a Permit)
Every legitimate electrician in Arizona carries a Registrar of Contractors license you can check online in under two minutes — and unlicensed work is exactly how a cheap quote turns into an insurance dispute, a failed home sale, or a fire. Here's the check, what the classifications mean, and when your job legally needs a permit.
The two-minute license check
License classes: CR-11, C-11, and what must match
When you need a permit in Arizona
Red flags before you sign
Every listing in our electrician directory shows its ROC number so you can run this check yourself — that's the point. Once the license clears, make sure the price is fair too: panel upgrade cost and EV charger install cost.
Frequently asked questions
What does CR-11 mean on an Arizona license?
CR-11 is the ROC classification for residential electrical work. A C-11 covers commercial; dual licenses cover both. The classification on the license must match the work being done.
Is the $1,000 handyman exemption real?
Arizona exempts jobs under $1,000 (including labor and materials) from licensing — but only if the work doesn’t require a permit. Panel work, new circuits, and service changes require permits, so the exemption almost never legitimately applies to real electrical work.