Arizona low voltage license: Complete 2026 Guide

Official-source review: August 25, 2026

Arizona low voltage license: C-67, R-67 and CR-67 authorize low-voltage communication-system contracting for commercial, residential or both project types. Their scope includes alarm, telephone, sound, intercommunication, public-address, television, video and signaling systems, plus qualifying landscape lighting.

Fast answer: Choose the commercial, residential or dual C/R/CR-67 route, document the qualifying party’s experience, pass the SRE and trade exam, complete background checks, post the ROC bond and obtain local permits. Alarm work also triggers separate Board of Technical Registration rules for alarm agents and alarm businesses.

Arizona low voltage license classifications experience examinations fees bond and renewal — Arizona requirements summarized from the responsible agencies. Local permits, employers and certifying bodies may impose additional conditions.

What the Arizona low voltage license covers

C-67, R-67 and CR-67 authorize low-voltage communication-system contracting for commercial, residential or both project types. Their scope includes alarm, telephone, sound, intercommunication, public-address, television, video and signaling systems, plus qualifying landscape lighting.

Alarm and low-voltage signaling systems.
Telephone, intercom, sound and public-address systems.
Television, video and communications systems.
Low-voltage landscape lighting not exceeding the published 91-volt limit.

For individual alarm credentials, see the Arizona alarm agent guide.

Arizona low voltage license requirements at a glance

Requirement	Current rule or route
Route	C-67 commercial, R-67 residential or CR-67 dual Low Voltage Communication Systems
Eligibility	Generally four years of practical or management experience in the classification, including two years within the preceding ten; approved technical training may replace up to two years.
Exam	Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam plus the classification trade exam, each passed with at least 70%, unless an approved waiver applies.
Fees	Two-year ROC totals before exams and bond are $580 commercial, $720 residential or $850 dual specialty.
Bond or insurance	Maintain the ROC contractor bond and required employment coverage; alarm businesses have separate BTR certification conditions.
Renewal	Every two years.

Do not treat this table as an approval notice. The agency, certification organization or local jurisdiction makes the final eligibility decision and may request additional evidence.

How to complete the Arizona low voltage license process

Confirm the required classification.
Document experience and training.
Complete examinations and background checks.
Submit the application, bond and fees.
Obtain local permits before work.
Renew on time.

Keep copies of every experience certificate, examination result, bond or insurance filing and payment receipt. Names and business entities should match across the application and supporting documents.

Important Arizona rules and boundaries

Line-voltage electrical work requires the appropriate electrical classification.
Alarm agents and alarm businesses need separate BTR certification.
Commercial and residential classifications are distinct unless the business holds CR-67.
Local permits and fire-code approvals remain separate.

Arizona may separate the credential held by a worker from the contractor license held by the business, while preserving local authority over permits and inspections. Confirm every applicable layer before bidding, advertising or beginning regulated work.

Arizona low voltage license cost and renewal

Add training, examination, bond, equipment and local costs.

Renew by the published deadline and retain supporting records.

Government charges are only part of the expected cost. Training, examination preparation, fingerprints, surety premiums, insurance, equipment calibration and local permits can add to the total.

Arizona low voltage license checklist

Confirm that this credential matches the exact work you will perform.
Check whether the applicant is an individual, sole owner or separate business entity.
Collect experience and training records before submitting the application.
Use the current official form and fee schedule.
Complete every required examination or approved certification route.
File bonds, insurance and fingerprints when applicable.
Check county, city, water supplier and building-permit rules.
Save the expiration date and renewal requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is this credential statewide?

Yes; local permits and inspections remain separate.

Is an exam required?

Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam plus the classification trade exam, each passed with at least 70%, unless an approved waiver applies.

When does it renew?

Every two years.

Are local approvals separate?

Yes.

Official sources used

Verified licensing details

Jurisdiction: state credential plus local permits and inspections
Licensing authority: Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Fees: Two-year ROC totals before exams and bond are $580 commercial, $720 residential or $850 dual specialty.
Experience: Generally four years of practical or management experience in the classification, including two years within the preceding ten; approved technical training may replace up to two years.
Exams: Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam plus the classification trade exam, each passed with at least 70%, unless an approved waiver applies.
Insurance or bond: Maintain the ROC contractor bond and required employment coverage; alarm businesses have separate BTR certification conditions.
Continuing education: No routine ROC continuing-education requirement; stay current with adopted codes and manufacturer requirements.
Renewal period: Every two years.

Official sources

Official sources last checked August 24, 2026.

Requirements can change and local rules may apply. Confirm the current requirements with the official authority before paying a fee or beginning work.