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)
Licensing authority
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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