⚠️ 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: Nevada → Arizona

Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Nevada 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	Nevada (NV)	Arizona (AZ)
Education Requirements●	OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Licensure:Certification (PSI) for NSCB contractor exams; local journeyman exam provider varies by jurisdiction; NEC: No statewide NEC adoption. Adopted at local level. State Public Works Division uses NEC 2017.; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not 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: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job electrical work experience under supervision (for local journeyman certification); master: null	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	journeyman license fee: $30; exam fee: $95; renewal fee: $600 biennial license fee; total initial fees: $1,140; confidence: high	exam fee: $66; renewal fee: $480; total initial fees: $720; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman; CE hours: 0; Fee: $600	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: Nevada requires "OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license" while Arizona requires "High school diploma or GED".
Experience differs: Nevada — apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job electrical work experience under supervision (for local journeyman certification); master: null; 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: Nevada — Period: 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman; CE hours: 0; Fee: $600; 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 Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Nevada 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	Nevada (NV)	Arizona (AZ)
Education Requirements●	OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Licensure:Certification (PSI) for NSCB contractor exams; local journeyman exam provider varies by jurisdiction; NEC: No statewide NEC adoption. Adopted at local level. State Public Works Division uses NEC 2017.; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not 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: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job electrical work experience under supervision (for local journeyman certification); master: null	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	journeyman license fee: $30; exam fee: $95; renewal fee: $600 biennial license fee; total initial fees: $1,140; confidence: high	exam fee: $66; renewal fee: $480; total initial fees: $720; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman; CE hours: 0; Fee: $600	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: Nevada requires "OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license" while Arizona requires "High school diploma or GED".

Experience differs: Nevada — apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job electrical work experience under supervision (for local journeyman certification); master: null; 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: Nevada — Period: 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman; CE hours: 0; Fee: $600; 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 Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Nevada 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: Nevada → Arizona

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arizona Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Electrician License: Nevada → Arizona

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arizona Licensing Board

Prepare for Your Licensing Exam

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