Does my Arizona contractor have to give me a written contract?

For jobs over $1,000, A.R.S. 32-1158 lists what the written contract must contain, including the license number and total price with taxes.

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What an Arizona roofing contract must include

Source: Arizona Roofing Help (arizonaroofinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 3, 2026.

The contractor's name, business address and license number.
The owner's name and mailing address and the jobsite address.
The date of the contract and the estimated completion date.
A description of the work and the total price, including all applicable taxes.
Any advance deposit, and any progress payments and the stage of work when each is due.
A notice, in at least ten point bold type, that the owner may file a written complaint with the Registrar, with the Registrar's phone number and website and the complaint time limits.

(source: Arizona State Legislature)

When you sign, the contractor must give you a legible copy of everything signed and a signed receipt for any cash you pay (A.R.S. 32-1158). (source: Arizona State Legislature)

The ROC says permits are the responsibility of the property owner, though many contractors include getting the permit, and its fees, in the contract. (source: Arizona Registrar of Contractors)

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Sources

Arizona State Legislature: A.R.S. 32-1158 (contract requirements) (checked November 3, 2026)
Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): Before You Hire a Contractor (browser) checked November 3, 2026

Last updated: November 3, 2026