Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-7-201 - Authorization Application Requirements

A. An applicant, who must be at least 18 years of age, for third-party authorization shall provide to the Department on request:

1. The applicant's name, business name, and federal employer identification number identifying information;

2. The applicant's bond status as exempt or nonexempt under A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 13, if exempt, the applicant must complete a bond exemption form, which must be submitted annually unless an exemption has been granted by the Department, and if nonexempt, the applicant must provide proof of a surety bond pursuant to A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 13;

3. The name of the person who is the applicant's principal;

4. The name, title, email address, and telephone number identifying information of the applicant's contact individual;

5. The activities for which the applicant seeks third-party authorization;

6. The address of the applicant's principal place of business and each established place of business;

7. A statement that the applicant is in good standing;

8. The signature of all applicable principles

a. The sole proprietor,

b. All partners,

c. A corporate officer,

d. A limited liability company manager, or

e. The political subdivision head or agency head;

9. The following documents relating to the applicant's business if the applicant is a:

a. Corporation:

i. A copy of the articles of incorporation, including any amendments filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission; and

ii. Any other official documents, including copies of board meeting minutes and annual reports, that reflect the most recent change to the corporate name, structure, or officers;

b. Limited liability company:

i. A copy of the articles of organization, including any amendments filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission; or

ii. A copy of the application for registration as a foreign limited liability company filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission and a copy of the certificate of registration issued by the Arizona Corporation Commission to a foreign limited liability company;

c. Limited partnership, or a limited liability partnership:

i. A copy of a valid certificate of existence issued by the Arizona Secretary of State;

ii. A copy, stamped "Filed" by the Arizona Secretary of State, of a Certificate of Limited Partnership, Certificate of Foreign Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership form, Foreign Limited Liability Partnership form, or Statement of Qualification for Conversion of Limited Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership; or

iii. A copy of a valid trade name certificate issued by the Arizona Secretary of State; or

d. Sole Proprietor:

i. A copy of a valid certificate of existence issued by the Arizona Secretary of State, or

ii. A copy of a valid trade name certificate issued by the Arizona Secretary of State;

10. A floor plan for each place of business that includes:

a. A computer-generated graphic,

b. A blueprint or other photographic reproduction of an architectural plan or technical drawing, or

c. A nontechnical drawing made by hand using a straightedge;

11. A map or drawing, and a narrative description of each skills test route and a photograph or drawing of each test site; and

12. Unless exempt, a full set of fingerprints from a criminal records check in accordance with A.R.S. § 28-5105 of each principal who must be at least 18 years of age. The applicant is responsible for the cost of the fingerprinting and criminal records check. Each full set of fingerprints shall be impressed on a fingerprint card:

a. Supplied by the Department, and

b. Completed by a law enforcement agency.

B. Unless exempt pursuant to A.R.S. § 28-5105, an applicant for a third-party authorization shall submit, for each principal, a properly signed personal history and authorization to release information form provided by the Department which includes identifying information and notification of any history of fraud, felony, or a business license withdrawal action as indicated on the form

1. Name, including other names and birth dates used;

2. Residence address;

3. Any suspension, cancellation, revocation, or denial of any similar business license issued by the Department within five years before the application date; and

4. The individual's signature witnessed by a notary public or a Department agent designated under A.R.S. § 28-370(A).

C. The authorization application, as provided under subsections (A) and (B), is received within 30 days of application date.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-7-201

New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1630, effective July 5, 2003 (Supp. 03-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 2418, effective August 5, 2006 (Supp. 06-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1138, effective 5/1/2014. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 3524, effective 11/6/2024.