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Apprentice

• An examination is not required if applying for an apprentice license with the City of Phoenix.
• All applicants must provide employment confirmation. This will consist of a statement on company letterhead signed by a Company Official, verifying that the applicant is currently employed to perform the duties of an apprentice; i.e., Plumber, Mechanical, or Gas Fitter. This letter must be notarized.
• All applicants must show a current picture ID (i.e. driver's license, passport, bank card w/ picture, etc.). If a picture ID is not shown, then the applicant will not be issued an apprentice license.
• Apprentice Fee - See fee schedule
• Complete a license application and submit it with your fee to Development Services Department, 438 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.
• Your license will be mailed in approximately three to five business days.
• Apprentice Licenses are valid for one year. If the license is renewed before it expires, a notarized letter is not required.

Journeyman

• An examination is required for any Journeyman that applies with the City of Phoenix.
• An applicant for all Journeyman Examinations shall provide evidence of at least four (4) years of experience related to the test being requested. Experience may be verified by one of the following means:
  • A United Association Journeyman Plumber, Fitter, Refrigeration Fitter Union Card or a Sheet Metal Worker's Union Card.
  • A statement on Company letterhead, signed by a Company official, stating that the candidate for a Journeyman License has at least four (4) years of experience in the craft for which licensing is requested. This letter must be notarized.
• Complete a license application and submit it with your fee to Development Services Department, 438 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85003.
• All applicants must show a current picture ID (i.e. driver's license, passport, bank card w/ picture, etc.) on the day of their scheduled examination. If a picture ID is not shown, then applicant will not be allowed to take the exam and will have to reschedule.
• Your application and payment will be processed and the following procedure will take place:
  • Notification will be sent by mail with the scheduled date, location, and any additional information, or call 602-495-3668 to schedule testing.
  Note: The Journeyman examination is scheduled by appointment only!

If you need additional information, please call the Development Services Department at 602-495-3668, or visit Development Services Department, 438 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003.