Any person or entity applying for a General Contractor license (Residential Class B, Commercial Class B-1, or Commercial Class B-2). Required when: Failure of the licensee to comply with the provisions of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10, including faulty workmanship, breach of contract, or failure to pay for labor or mate…
Overview
What it is.
Any person or entity applying for a General Contractor license (Residential Class B, Commercial Class B-1, or Commercial Class B-2). Required when: Failure of the licensee to comply with the provisions of A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10, including faulty workmanship, breach of contract, or failure to pay for labor or mate…
Who usually needs it
Any person or entity applying for a General Contractor license (Residential Class B, Commercial Class B-1, or Commercial Class B-2).
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateAZBond amountBased on license classification and estimated annual gross volume of work. For …Term lengthContinuousObligeeArizona Registrar of ContractorsRenewalThe bond must remain in full force and effect for the license to remain active. Premiums are typically paid to the surety company every 1-2 years.Bond classLicense BondCategoryConstructionBondContractor's BondStatutory referenceA.R.S. § 32-1152JurisdictionState
