Arizona State Board of Technical Registration

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Contact Information

Physical address:
1110 W Washington
Suite 240
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: (602) 364-4930
Fax: (602) 364-4931

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Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Arizona Annual Branch Registration

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
Notes:

A branch office registration must be filed for each branch office that is located in the state of Arizona and that is part of a firm registered with the board.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Notes:

Applicants must list one professional in responsible charge for each of the professional services offered by the firm.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by the initial registration anniversary date. Renewals can be filed as early as 30 days prior to the expiration date.

Notes:

Licensees must list one professional in responsible charge for each of the professional services offered by the firm.

Amendment

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Notify the board within 30 days of the effective date of the change.

Arizona Annual Firm Registration

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
Law:

A.R.S. § 32-141 et seq. 

Eligible Entity Types:
  • Business Corporations
  • Professional Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Professional Limited Liability Companies
  • Partnerships
Ownership Requirements:

Business Corporations:

  • Corporations can either ensure that at least one officer is a licensed professional in each of the regulated services the firm provides, or designate that the licensed individual(s) have full authority of the professional services offered by the firm.

Professional Corporations:

  • At least 1/2 of the shareholders, and at least 1/2 of the directors, and the president of the corporation must be licensed in one or more states to render the professional service(s) conducted by the firm.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • LLCs can either ensure that at least one member is a licensed professional in each of the regulated services the firm provides, or designate that the licensed individual(s) have full authority of the professional services offered by the firm.

Professional Limited Liability Companies:

  • All of the members of the PLLC must either be licensed individuals, a partnership having at least one partner who is licensed in Arizona, or a PC or PLLC.

Partnerships:

  • Partnerships can either ensure that at least one partner is a licensed professional in each of the regulated services the firm provides, or designate that the licensed individual(s) have full authority of the professional services offered by the partnership.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $50 + $4 bank fee (if paying online)
  • When paying for the initial registration through the online payment portal, use five zero's as the firm's registration number to complete the payment. A final registration number will be assigned after the application has been processed. 
Turnaround:

8-12 weeks

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required
Notes:
  • Firms must identify a registrant, who is also a principal of the firm, in each category of services offered who has the authority and responsibility for the professional services of that firm
  • Branch offices must have a designated registrant, who does not have to be a principal, in charge of the professional services offered at that branch office
Before you Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  • Identify an Arizona licensed individual to act as the principal registrant for each office the firm has in Arizona.

Foreign Applicants:

  • Identify an Arizona licensed individual to act as the principal registrant for each office the firm has in Arizona.
  • Ensure that your Arizona entity meets ownership requirements.
  • Obtain a certificate of good standing from your business entity's home state (to be filed during the foreign qualification process). The certificate cannot be more than 60 days old when filing foreign qualification documents.
  • Obtain certified copies of your entity's formation documents (including amendments) to file during the foreign qualification process. These documents must be dated within 60 days of the date of application for foreign qualification.
How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  1. If a corporation or LLC, create an ecorp account and use the portal to create your business entity.
  2. If a partnership, file a certificate of partnership application with the Arizona Secretary of State.
  3. File a Firm Registration Application with the State Board of Technical Registration.

Foreign Applicants:

  1. Determine whether or not your business is required to foreign qualify. If not required, skip to number 5.
  2. If a foreign PC, obtain an approval statement from the Board of Technical Registration showing that the entity meets ownership requirements in Arizona before foreign qualifying with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
  3. If a corporation or LLC, create an ecorp account and use the portal to foreign qualify your business entity.
  4. If a partnership, file a foreign partnership registration application with the Arizona Secretary of State.
  5. File a Firm Registration Application with the State Board of Technical Registration.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50 + $4 bank fee (if paying online)

Due:

Annually by the initial registration anniversary date. Renewals can be filed as early as 90 days prior to the expiration date.

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required
Required Attachments:
  • List of licensees in responsible charge of the firm's professional services
  • Firm/Branch Principal Signature Form

Amendment

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Within 30 days of the effective date of the change.

Notes:

An amendment should be filed for changes to:

  • Principals
  • Designated registrants
  • Services offered
  • Firm or branch name or address

Reinstatement

Not required



A firm whose registration has been expired for less than one year can reinstate their status through the standard renewal process. If their registration has been expired for over one year, they must go through the initial registration process again. 

Arizona Architect License

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in Arizona for the first time.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $225 registration fee

Required Attachments:
  • Signed and dated Arizona Statement of Citizenship form and supporting evidence
  • Military status form
  • Proof of completion of NCARB professional experience requirement (IDP/AXP)
  • Architect Certificate of Experience forms

Reciprocal Registration

This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in Arizona.

Notes:

Arizona currently does not grant registration by endorsement (reciprocity/comity). Applicants must demonstrate they meet registration requirements pursuant to the Arizona Practice Act by submitting an Architect Registration Application and supporting documents, with the applicable fee. If the applicant is applying with a national council record, they should request to have it transmitted to the Arizona Board as the supporting document.

Registration Renewal

This section applies to architects that are already licensed in Arizona and need to renew their license.

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

Due:

Triennially during the quarter when the registration was first filed.

  • If you initially registered between January 1 and March 31, renewal is due triennially by March 31.
  • If you initially registered between April 1 and June 30, renewal is due triennially by June 30.
  • If you initially registered between July 1 and September 30, renewal is due triennially by September 30.
  • If you initially registered between October 1 and December 31, renewal is due triennially by December 31.
Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required

Arizona Engineer-in-Training Designation

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Once issued, the engineer-in-training designation does not expire.

Arizona Geologist-in-Training Designation

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Once issued, the geologist-in-training designation does not expire.

Arizona Land Surveyor-in-Training Designation

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Surveyor-in-Training certificates do not expire.

Arizona Professional Engineer License

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
Exam Required?Yes
Allow Digital Signatures?Yes
Digital Signature Guidelines:

An electronic signature, as an option to a permanently legible signature, in accordance with A.R.S. Title 41 and Title 44, is acceptable for all professional documents. The registrant shall provide adequate security regarding the use of the seal and signature.

AAC § 4-30-304(G)

Allow Digital Sealing?Yes
Digital Sealing Guidelines:

For purposes of subsection (A), all original documents shall include: 1. An original seal imprint or a computer-generated seal that matches the seal on file at the Board’s office; 2. An original signature that does not obscure either the registrant’s printed name or registration number; and 3. The date the document was sealed.

AAC § 4-30-304(E)

Exam Application

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Notes:

Applicants with an ABET accredited bachelor’s degree or who are in the final year of their ABET-accredited degree program may pursue auto-approval through NCEES without obtaining pre-authorization through the Board.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $225 registration fee

Required Attachments:
  • Include completed, signed and dated “ Arizona Statement of Citizenship” form and supporting evidence
  • Military status form
  • Verification of passed FE and PE exams
  • Certificate of Experience forms

Reciprocal Registration

Notes:

Arizona currently does not grant registration by endorsement (reciprocity/comity). Applicants must demonstrate they meet registration requirements pursuant to the Arizona Practice Act by submitting an Engineer Registration Packet application and supporting documents, with the applicable fee. If the applicant is applying with a national council record, they should request to have it transmitted to the Arizona Board as the supporting document.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

Due:

Triennially during the quarter when the registration was first filed.

  • If you initially registered between January 1 and March 31, renewal is due triennially by March 31.
  • If you initially registered between April 1 and June 30, renewal is due triennially by June 30.
  • If you initially registered between July 1 and September 30, renewal is due triennially by September 30.
  • If you initially registered between October 1 and December 31, renewal is due triennially by December 31.

Arizona Professional Geologist Registration

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
Allow Digital Signatures?Yes
Digital Signature Guidelines:

An electronic signature, as an option to a permanently legible signature, in accordance with A.R.S. Title 41 and Title 44, is acceptable for all professional documents. The registrant shall provide adequate security regarding the use of the seal and signature.

AAC R4-30-304(G)

Allow Digital Sealing?Yes
Digital Sealing Guidelines:

For purposes of subsection (A), all original documents shall include: 1. An original seal imprint or a computer-generated seal that matches the seal on file at the Board’s office; 2. An original signature that does not obscure either the registrant’s printed name or registration number; and 3. The date the document was sealed.

AAC R4-30-304(E)

Exam Application

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $225 registration fee

Reciprocal Registration

Notes:

Arizona currently does not grant registration by endorsement (reciprocity/comity). Applicants must demonstrate they meet registration requirements pursuant to the Arizona Practice Act by submitting an Geologist Professional Registration application and supporting documents, with the applicable fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

Due:

Triennially during the quarter when the registration was first filed.

  • If you initially registered between January 1 and March 31, renewal is due triennially by March 31.
  • If you initially registered between April 1 and June 30, renewal is due triennially by June 30.
  • If you initially registered between July 1 and September 30, renewal is due triennially by September 30.
  • If you initially registered between October 1 and December 31, renewal is due triennially by December 31.

Arizona Professional Land Surveyor Registration

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration

Exam Application

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Notes:

There is a separate $240 fee for the exam itself.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $225 registration fee

Reciprocal Registration

Notes:

Arizona currently does not grant registration by endorsement (reciprocity/comity). Applicants must demonstrate they meet registration requirements pursuant to the Arizona Practice Act by submitting the Land Surveyor Registration application and supporting documents, with the applicable fee. If the applicant is applying with a national council record, they should request to have it transmitted to the Arizona Board as the supporting document. *Please note that Arizona has a State-Specific exam that needs to be successfully completed prior to applying for registration. Applicants may apply using the Land Surveyor AZ BTR State Specific Exam application.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

Due:

Triennially during the quarter when the registration was first filed.

  • If you initially registered between January 1 and March 31, renewal is due triennially by March 31.
  • If you initially registered between April 1 and June 30, renewal is due triennially by June 30.
  • If you initially registered between July 1 and September 30, renewal is due triennially by September 30.
  • If you initially registered between October 1 and December 31, renewal is due triennially by December 31.

Arizona Professional Landscape Architect Registration

Agency:Arizona State Board of Technical Registration

Exam Application

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Notes:

There are separate fees for the exams.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 application fee + $225 registration fee

Reciprocal Registration

Notes:

Arizona currently does not grant registration by endorsement (reciprocity/comity). Applicants must demonstrate they meet registration requirements pursuant to the Arizona Practice Act by submitting a Landscape Architect Registration Application and supporting documents, with the applicable fee. If the applicant is applying with a national council record, they should request to have it transmitted to the Arizona Board as the supporting document.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

Due:

Triennially during the quarter when the registration was first filed.

  • If you initially registered between January 1 and March 31, renewal is due triennially by March 31.
  • If you initially registered between April 1 and June 30, renewal is due triennially by June 30.
  • If you initially registered between July 1 and September 30, renewal is due triennially by September 30.
  • If you initially registered between October 1 and December 31, renewal is due triennially by December 31.

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