The ADEQ Early Exam Application is designed for individuals who don’t want to wait the required year in one grade level before testing for the next grade level, or if they want to skip a grade level.

 

Most often, exams are taken for each grade level one year (or more) apart.

However, individuals may petition the state to take the exams prior to the one year waiting period.

 

The Early Exam Application form must be submitted to the state ADEQ office at:

 

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

Operator Certification Program, 5415,B-2

1110 West Washington Street.

Phoenix, AZ  85007-2952

 

When requesting for department approval to skip a grade or take an exam before time in grade is complete, less than 1 year pursuant to R18-5-112 of the Arizona Administrative Code.

 

Please provide the following:

§         Current resume

§         Copy of your degree

§         Copy of your official or unofficial transcripts

 

Please submit 30 DAYS prior to your exam scheduled date your completed request and a photocopy of your current certificate(s) to the address below.  Please make a copy of this form for your records.  If you have questions regarding this application request, please contact us at (602) 771-4644 or, toll free in Arizona, (800) 234-5677, Ext. 771-4644.

ADEQ Exam Application Form

Early Exam Application Form