AZ

Arizona Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #6 of 51 High Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,474
Avg Education Hours
$183
Avg Initial Fee
34.2
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,665 Yes $433 $350 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,332 Yes $216 $175 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 7,330 Yes $213 $171 1 yr
Elevator Installer 7,330 Yes $300 $258 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $429 $346 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 5,330 Yes $171 $129 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 33 Yes $171 $150 3 yrs
Plumber 7,330 Yes $255 $213 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,416 Yes $139 $71 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,499 Yes $160 $79 2 yrs
Electrologist 936 Yes $171 $129 2 yrs
Esthetician 876 Yes $142 $67 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 888 Yes $173 $88 2 yrs
Nail Technician 608 Yes $125 $62 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — Yes $300 $216 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $346 $262 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 100 No $171 $129 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $214 $131 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $256 $172 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $214 $131 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $429 $346 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $425 $341 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 70 Yes $211 $170 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $629 $421 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification 13 Yes $42 $33 3 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,332 Yes $216 $175 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,332 Yes $304 $175 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 187 Yes $150 $129 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,416 Yes $179 $133 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,832 Yes $262 $221 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,832 Yes $429 $346 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,866 Yes $216 $175 2 yrs
Pharmacist 5,249 Yes $308 $266 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,832 Yes $304 $262 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 4,249 Yes $350 $308 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,383 Yes $216 $175 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $258 $216 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,832 Yes $221 $154 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,332 Yes $216 $175 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,832 Yes $304 $221 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 68 No $212 $128 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 5,001 Yes $341 $300 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,832 Yes $221 $179 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,332 Yes $218 $177 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,332 Yes $262 $221 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,665 Yes $433 $350 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 180 Yes $254 $171 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 173 Yes $341 $258 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 157 Yes $255 $209 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 235 Yes $341 $279 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 33 Yes $128 $87 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 293 Yes $170 $87 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 107 Yes $128 $87 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Arizona licensing authorities.

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