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Arizona Unlicensed Contractor Violators
Search the AZ Registrar of Contractors (ROC) unlicensed-violators list — people and businesses adjudicated for contracting without a license in Arizona. Verify before you hire or extend credit.
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1 match for “Russell Joseph Palley”
| Name | Location | Adjudicated | Violation | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Russell Joseph Palley dba Shade by Design | Phoenix | Sep 9, 2016 | ⚠ Advertising without a License | — |
6,800+
adjudicated unlicensed-contracting records in Arizona since 1994, with $239,450 in recorded civil penalties.
What counts as unlicensed contracting in Arizona
In Arizona, performing contracting work valued over $1,000 (labor and materials combined) without an active AZ ROC license is a violation the Registrar of Contractors enforces. When the ROC adjudicates a case — finds, after its process, that someone contracted without the required license — that determination becomes part of the public record, and can carry a civil penalty. The names on this list have been through that process.
Why this list matters before you extend credit
A homeowner checks this list before hiring. A supplier should check it before opening a net-30 account: a name here is a credit-risk and standing signal worth catching before terms go out the door. It's the same diligence, applied to a wholesale credit decision — and it's exactly the kind of check Plumb Intelligence folds into contractor vetting for Arizona distributors.
Unlicensed contractor check — FAQ
How do I check if someone is an unlicensed contractor in Arizona?+
Search the name or business above against the Arizona ROC unlicensed-violators list — people and businesses adjudicated for contracting without a license since 1994. A match shows the adjudication date, the violation, and any civil fine.
Is it illegal to contract without a license in Arizona?+
Yes. In Arizona, performing contracting work valued over $1,000 (labor and materials combined) without an active AZ ROC license is a violation the Registrar of Contractors enforces, and adjudicated cases can carry civil penalties. The names on this list have been through that process.
My contractor isn’t on this list — does that mean they’re licensed?+
Not necessarily. Absence from the violators list isn’t proof of licensure. Always verify the license itself — search the contractor by name or ROC number on our license lookup to confirm an active license in the correct classification.
Where does this unlicensed-violators data come from?+
It’s sourced from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors’ public record of adjudicated unlicensed-contracting cases, covering 1994 to the present. Matches are by name and may include similarly-named parties, so verify before acting.
Why would a supplier care about this list?+
Suppliers use it as a credit-risk and standing check. If a prospective account appears here, that’s a signal to verify carefully before extending net-30 terms — the same diligence a homeowner does before hiring, applied to a wholesale credit decision.
How is this different from checking a license?+
A license lookup confirms whether someone is licensed and in good standing. This list shows who has been caught and adjudicated for working without one. Use both: verify the license, and check this list for a history of unlicensed activity.
Sell into Arizona construction? See licensed, active contractors first.
Plumb Intelligence fuses the full AZ ROC roster with daily building-permit activity — so you know who's licensed, who's working, and who to call.
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