⚠️ 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 directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Plumber License: Utah → Arizona

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Utah (UT)	Arizona (AZ)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prov Inc — (877) 228-3926	Provider: PSI
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: JP (with approved program): 4 years full-time + 576 classroom hours + 8,000 hours OJT; JP (without approved program): 8 years full-time + 16,000 hours OJT (double!); RJP (with program): 3 years + 432 classroom + 6,000 OJT; RJP (without program): 6 years + equivalent hours; master: MP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory experience as licensed JP; Alternative: Associate degree in applied science + 1 year (2,000 hours) supervisory as JP. RMP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory as licensed RJP.	apprentice: Arizona does not have a state-level apprentice plumber registration. Individual journeyman certifications are managed locally by city/county.; journeyman: Arizona does NOT issue state-level journeyman plumber licenses. Individual journeyman certifications exist but are managed locally by city/county (e.g., Phoenix, Tucson).; master: Arizona does NOT issue state-level master plumber licenses. The state licenses contracting businesses through R-37 and C-37 classifications.; contractor_r37: 4 years in the plumbing trade within the last 10 years, with verified references; contractor_c37: 4 years in the plumbing trade within the last 10 years, with verified references
Fees	apprentice registration: $116; journeyman license: $110-$116; exam fee: $89 (theory) + $103 (practical); renewal fee: $63; total initial fees: $302-$322; confidence: high	contractor license application: $270; renewal fee: Varies; total initial fees: $270+; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 12; Fee: $63	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $65

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

Key Differences

Arizona accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Experience differs: Utah — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: JP (with approved program): 4 years full-time + 576 classroom hours + 8,000 hours OJT; JP (without approved program): 8 years full-time + 16,000 hours OJT (double!); RJP (with program): 3 years + 432 classroom + 6,000 OJT; RJP (without program): 6 years + equivalent hours; master: MP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory experience as licensed JP; Alternative: Associate degree in applied science + 1 year (2,000 hours) supervisory as JP. RMP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory as licensed RJP.; Arizona — apprentice: Arizona does not have a state-level apprentice plumber registration. Individual journeyman certifications are managed locally by city/county.; journeyman: Arizona does NOT issue state-level journeyman plumber licenses. Individual journeyman certifications exist but are managed locally by city/county (e.g., Phoenix, Tucson).; master: Arizona does NOT issue state-level master plumber licenses. The state licenses contracting businesses through R-37 and C-37 classifications.; contractor_r37: 4 years in the plumbing trade within the last 10 years, with verified references; contractor_c37: 4 years in the plumbing trade within the last 10 years, with verified references.
Renewal differs: Utah — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 12; Fee: $63; Arizona — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $65.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Arizona Registrar of Contractors →
2
Request credential verification from Utah Department of Commerce — Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Utah board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

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
Website: https://roc.az.gov
Phone: (602) 542-1525 (Phoenix); (877) 692-9762 (Tucson/Flagstaff)

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Utah (UT)	Arizona (AZ)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prov Inc — (877) 228-3926	Provider: PSI
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: JP (with approved program): 4 years full-time + 576 classroom hours + 8,000 hours OJT; JP (without approved program): 8 years full-time + 16,000 hours OJT (double!); RJP (with program): 3 years + 432 classroom + 6,000 OJT; RJP (without program): 6 years + equivalent hours; master: MP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory experience as licensed JP; Alternative: Associate degree in applied science + 1 year (2,000 hours) supervisory as JP. RMP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory as licensed RJP.	apprentice: Arizona does not have a state-level apprentice plumber registration. Individual journeyman certifications are managed locally by city/county.; journeyman: Arizona does NOT issue state-level journeyman plumber licenses. Individual journeyman certifications exist but are managed locally by city/county (e.g., Phoenix, Tucson).; master: Arizona does NOT issue state-level master plumber licenses. The state licenses contracting businesses through R-37 and C-37 classifications.; contractor_r37: 4 years in the plumbing trade within the last 10 years, with verified references; contractor_c37: 4 years in the plumbing trade within the last 10 years, with verified references
Fees	apprentice registration: $116; journeyman license: $110-$116; exam fee: $89 (theory) + $103 (practical); renewal fee: $63; total initial fees: $302-$322; confidence: high	contractor license application: $270; renewal fee: Varies; total initial fees: $270+; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 12; Fee: $63	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $65

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

Key Differences

Arizona accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Experience differs: Utah — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: JP (with approved program): 4 years full-time + 576 classroom hours + 8,000 hours OJT; JP (without approved program): 8 years full-time + 16,000 hours OJT (double!); RJP (with program): 3 years + 432 classroom + 6,000 OJT; RJP (without program): 6 years + equivalent hours; master: MP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory experience as licensed JP; Alternative: Associate degree in applied science + 1 year (2,000 hours) supervisory as JP. RMP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory as licensed RJP.; Arizona — apprentice: Arizona does not have a state-level apprentice plumber registration. Individual journeyman certifications are managed locally by city/county.; journeyman: Arizona does NOT issue state-level journeyman plumber licenses. Individual journeyman certifications exist but are managed locally by city/county (e.g., Phoenix, Tucson).; master: Arizona does NOT issue state-level master plumber licenses. The state licenses contracting businesses through R-37 and C-37 classifications.; contractor_r37: 4 years in the plumbing trade within the last 10 years, with verified references; contractor_c37: 4 years in the plumbing trade within the last 10 years, with verified references.

Renewal differs: Utah — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 12; Fee: $63; Arizona — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 0; Fee: $65.

Next Steps

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

Request credential verification from Utah Department of Commerce — Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Utah board →

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

Submit your application to Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

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 Plumber License: Utah → Arizona

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Transfer Your Plumber License: Utah → Arizona

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Arizona Licensing Board

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