Due to the volume of applications processed by the Licensing Department, we are trying to maximize processing personnel’s effectiveness by reducing telephone calls. Please review this page for answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. All requests for information relating to your application status should be made in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does the processing of a complete application take?
2. I do not have a mail receptacle at my residential address; can I list a PO Box as my mailing address?
3. If I have a council record, is there anything further that I have to provide?
5. Can I put full-time and part-time work experience on one experience form?
6. Where do I find the definitions for sub-professional, professional, etc.?
7. Can I turn in my transcripts with my application package?
8. Do I have to submit verification of licensure and/or examination for every state that I am registered in?
9. I have to reapply and was wondering if the Board could use documentation from my previous application?
10. I have a foreign degree, how do I apply with the Arizona Board of Technical Registration?
11. Can I apply for more than one designation at the same time?
12. Can I apply for registration or exams with experience only?
13. What is the "Notice to Applicant" form and do I have to submit one?
14. I am not a resident of Arizona. Do I have to complete the Arizona Statement of Citizenship form?
15. Can documentation be emailed?
16. Do I have to provide court documentation or disciplinary documentation for infractions committed more than three years ago?
17. Where do I go to get court documentation? What specifically do you need?
18. How do I qualify for an Fundamentals Examination waiver?
19. How much educational credit does a PhD receive?
20. If I registered for exams directly with NCARB/CLARB/NCEES, do I have to provide any information to the Board?
21. How do I know if I will be auto-approved for exams by the national council?
22. The Arizona Board of Technical Registration approved me for exams, how long will my eligibility remain active?
23. Are there State Specific exams?
24. I passed the Fundamentals examination; do I have to apply for In-Training designation?
25. Do I have to submit both proof of education and work experience for In-Training designation?
26: I took the Civil-Structural Principles and Practices of Engineering exam; can I register as a Structural Engineer?
27. Does the Arizona Board require continuing education?
28. Does the Arizona Board of Technical Registration provide a new wall certificate/card after I reactivate my license?
29. How do I obtain a duplicate certificate?
30. Does the Arizona Board of Technical Registration provide expedited services for an additional fee?
31. I received an "Administrative Complete" letter; does that mean that I am licensed?
32. Do I have to be registered to receive a verification of exams?
33. How long does it take to process verifications?
34. Is there a fee for verifications?
35. What trainings are acceptable for a Home Inspector?
36. Can board members serve as expert witnesses in disciplinary cases?
37. How do I change my address?
38. What information are you collecting from registrants and how is it going to be used?