La Paz County Food Handlers Card: Arizona County Requirements (2026)

Quick answer

Required?
Yes
Deadline
Before starting work
Cost
$15 per year; duplicate cards $5
Valid for
1 year, renewed annually

Requirements verified July 17, 2026 against La Paz County Health Department

How La Paz County differs from the rest of Arizona

La Paz County is the only Arizona county with an annual card: $15 per year, required before you start work, and it must be physically posted inside the food unit during operating hours.

For the statewide picture, see the full Arizona food handlers card guide.

What La Paz County requires

Every person who handles or prepares food, or handles food utensils and equipment (including dishwashing), must have a food handler card before working. ANAB-certified online courses are accepted if the certificate is current within one year — submit the certificate plus $15 for the county card. Cards must be posted inside the food unit during all operating hours; establishments without properly posted cards risk closure and a $100 re-inspection fee. In-person training is offered in Parker, Bouse, Ehrenberg, and Salome, with Spanish classes in Parker.

Where to get your card in La Paz County

La Paz County Health Department (in-person training)

Cost and validity

$15 per year; duplicate cards $5. The card is valid for 1 year, renewed annually.

La Paz County FAQ

Can I use an online course in La Paz County?

Yes — take an ANAB-certified online course, then submit the certificate plus $15 to the county for your card. Current cards from other counties can also be converted for the same $15.

Where does my La Paz County card have to be kept?

Posted inside the food unit during all operating hours. Missing cards can lead to closure and a $100 re-inspection fee.

Official sources

Every requirement on this page traces to one of these official sources.