⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Electrician License: Colorado → Arizona

Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Colorado to Arizona

No Reciprocity

Arizona does not have reciprocity agreements for contractor licenses. However, the NASCLA Electrical Exam is accepted as an alternative to the AZ ROC trade exam, which may benefit applicants from other NASCLA-participating states.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Colorado (CO)	Arizona (AZ)
Education Requirements●	No formal education requirement beyond enrollment in a state-approved apprenticeship program and 288 hours of classroom electrical training for Journeyman applicants	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Services (PSI Exams); NEC: 2023 NEC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required	Provider: PSI Services; NEC: No statewide NEC adoption. Each municipality adopts its own NEC version.; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program and registered with the State Electrical Board before performing any electrical work; journeyman: 8,000 hours (minimum 4 years) of on-the-job experience, including at least 2 years/4,000 hours of commercial and/or industrial work. 288 hours of classroom training required during last 4 years of apprenticeship.; master: Multiple pathways: (1) Trade school/community college degree + 8,000 hours experience, (2) Electrical engineering degree + 2,000 hours as registered apprentice, or (3) Journeyman license + 2,000 hours in electrical system planning, layout, and supervision.	apprentice: null; journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) of journeyman-level electrical experience plus 900 hours classroom instruction required for contractor license (C-11/R-11/CR-11); master: null
Fees	apprentice registration fee: $30; journeyman license fee: $240; master license fee: $210; renewal fee: $120; total initial fees: $240; confidence: high	exam fee: $66; renewal fee: $480; total initial fees: $720; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $120	Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 0; Fee: $480

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arizona does not offer reciprocity for electrician licenses.
Education differs: Colorado requires "No formal education requirement beyond enrollment in a state-approved apprenticeship program and 288 hours of classroom electrical training for Journeyman applicants" while Arizona requires "High school diploma or GED".
Experience differs: Colorado — apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program and registered with the State Electrical Board before performing any electrical work; journeyman: 8,000 hours (minimum 4 years) of on-the-job experience, including at least 2 years/4,000 hours of commercial and/or industrial work. 288 hours of classroom training required during last 4 years of apprenticeship.; master: Multiple pathways: (1) Trade school/community college degree + 8,000 hours experience, (2) Electrical engineering degree + 2,000 hours as registered apprentice, or (3) Journeyman license + 2,000 hours in electrical system planning, layout, and supervision.; Arizona — apprentice: null; journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) of journeyman-level electrical experience plus 900 hours classroom instruction required for contractor license (C-11/R-11/CR-11); master: null.
Renewal differs: Colorado — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $120; Arizona — Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 0; Fee: $480.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) →
2
Request credential verification from Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Colorado board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Arizona Licensing Board

Board: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
Website: https://roc.az.gov/
Phone: (602) 542-1525

Contact Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Colorado (CO)	Arizona (AZ)
Education Requirements●	No formal education requirement beyond enrollment in a state-approved apprenticeship program and 288 hours of classroom electrical training for Journeyman applicants	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Services (PSI Exams); NEC: 2023 NEC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required	Provider: PSI Services; NEC: No statewide NEC adoption. Each municipality adopts its own NEC version.; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program and registered with the State Electrical Board before performing any electrical work; journeyman: 8,000 hours (minimum 4 years) of on-the-job experience, including at least 2 years/4,000 hours of commercial and/or industrial work. 288 hours of classroom training required during last 4 years of apprenticeship.; master: Multiple pathways: (1) Trade school/community college degree + 8,000 hours experience, (2) Electrical engineering degree + 2,000 hours as registered apprentice, or (3) Journeyman license + 2,000 hours in electrical system planning, layout, and supervision.	apprentice: null; journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) of journeyman-level electrical experience plus 900 hours classroom instruction required for contractor license (C-11/R-11/CR-11); master: null
Fees	apprentice registration fee: $30; journeyman license fee: $240; master license fee: $210; renewal fee: $120; total initial fees: $240; confidence: high	exam fee: $66; renewal fee: $480; total initial fees: $720; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $120	Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 0; Fee: $480

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Arizona does not offer reciprocity for electrician licenses.

Education differs: Colorado requires "No formal education requirement beyond enrollment in a state-approved apprenticeship program and 288 hours of classroom electrical training for Journeyman applicants" while Arizona requires "High school diploma or GED".

Experience differs: Colorado — apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program and registered with the State Electrical Board before performing any electrical work; journeyman: 8,000 hours (minimum 4 years) of on-the-job experience, including at least 2 years/4,000 hours of commercial and/or industrial work. 288 hours of classroom training required during last 4 years of apprenticeship.; master: Multiple pathways: (1) Trade school/community college degree + 8,000 hours experience, (2) Electrical engineering degree + 2,000 hours as registered apprentice, or (3) Journeyman license + 2,000 hours in electrical system planning, layout, and supervision.; Arizona — apprentice: null; journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) of journeyman-level electrical experience plus 900 hours classroom instruction required for contractor license (C-11/R-11/CR-11); master: null.

Renewal differs: Colorado — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $120; Arizona — Period: 2 years (biennial); CE hours: 0; Fee: $480.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) →

Request credential verification from Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Colorado board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Electrician License: Colorado → Arizona

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

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Transfer Your Electrician License: Colorado → Arizona

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arizona Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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