How to get a Landscaping license in Arizona

The full Arizona landscaping licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 5/26/2026.

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License details

C-21 Landscaping or L-21 Landscaping (specialty)

Verified 5/26/2026
Experience required
4 years experience
Required exam
Statutes & Rules + C-21 Trade (PSI)
Notes & fees
C-21 commercial; CR-21 residential. Includes irrigation, planting, hardscape under $1,500 threshold rules.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a landscaping license in Arizona?

You need 4 years experience. Then pass the Statutes & Rules + C-21 Trade administered by PSI. Applications go through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

What exam do I need to pass?

Statutes & Rules + C-21 Trade — administered by PSI.

How much experience do I need?

4 years experience

What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?

C-21 commercial; CR-21 residential. Includes irrigation, planting, hardscape under $1,500 threshold rules.

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