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How to Apply for ABS Licensure
Arizona Code of Judicial Administration section 7-209 sets forth the regulatory and licensing structure for ABSs, effective January 1, 2021. The requirements of the ABS application process appear in Code section 7-209(E) and (G)(1).
Before beginning, we recommend checking the Announcements page for updates on deadlines, new forms, rule changes, or temporary processing notes.
Please contact [email protected] if you have questions about completing your application. Be sure to include the name of your proposed ABS and the email address used to apply.
Please follow these tips to complete the ABS application
- Make sure to fill out every required question, even if the information seems repetitive or straightforward
- The online portal only allows you to upload documents that specifically correspond to the question being asked. The character limit is currently 250 words. If you require a limited extend responses, please email the program directly for next steps.
- please avoid using phrases like "see attached" in free-form response fields. The division relies on the information entered directly in each field to propoerly evaluate the application.