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Rich PrueBy Updated:11 Mins Read

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State-by-State Roofing License Requirements

Many states in the United States require roofing contractors to register with their state.  Not all states require registration.  The states that have specific requirements often also have required fees.  Some registration fees may need to be renewed annually, while other may have a longer term.

These states don’t necessarily call the certification a Roofing License, but usually refer to it more generally as a contractor’s license or contractor registration.

Many states require the contractor to be insured in order to complete the registration process.  Some states give homeowners the ability to search for contractors to see if they are registered with their state, and properly insured.

Below you will find links to each state’s contractor registration pages.  Laws change regularly, but as of the publishing of this page, not every state requires roofers to register or be licensed.  Some states require registration or licensing on a local level, not state-wide. Also, some states only require certain roofers to register, based upon job costs or other criteria.

In order to be legally operating a roofing company, make sure you are following the contractor registration and licensing requirements in your state.

State-by-State Roofing Contractor License and Registration Links

Alabama

Alabama requires state licensing for roofing contractors on projects above a set dollar amount. Smaller jobs may fall under general contractor exemptions, but insurance is typically required.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: Yes (conditional)

  • Licensing authority: Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors

  • Job cost threshold: Applies to larger residential and commercial projects

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Local licensing: May also apply

Alaska

Alaska requires roofing contractors to register with the state and maintain insurance and bonding. There is no roofing-specific license, but registration is mandatory.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Statewide registration: Yes

  • Licensing authority: Alaska Department of Commerce

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Bonding required: Yes

Arizona

Arizona requires roofing contractors to hold a state-issued contractor license with a roofing classification.

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Arkansas

Arkansas requires roofing contractors to hold a state license for projects above certain dollar thresholds.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: Yes (conditional)

  • Licensing authority: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board

  • Job cost threshold: Applies to larger projects

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Local licensing: May also apply

California

California requires roofers to hold a C-39 Roofing Contractor License issued by the state.

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Colorado

Colorado does not issue a statewide roofing license. Roofing contractors are regulated at the local level.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Statewide registration: No

  • Licensing authority: City or county governments

  • Insurance required: Often required locally

  • Local licensing: Yes

Connecticut

Connecticut requires roofing contractors to register with the state as home improvement contractors.

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Delaware

Delaware requires roofing contractors to obtain a state business license, though no roofing-specific license exists.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • State business registration: Yes

  • Licensing authority: Delaware Division of Revenue

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Local licensing: May apply

Florida

Florida requires roofing contractors to be either state-certified or locally registered.

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Georgia

Georgia requires state licensing for roofing contractors based on project scope and value.

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Hawaii

Hawaii requires roofing contractors to hold a state contractor license with the appropriate classification.

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Idaho

Idaho requires roofing contractors to register with the state but does not issue a roofing-specific license.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Statewide registration: Yes

  • Licensing authority: Idaho Contractors Board

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Bonding required: No

Illinois

Illinois requires roofing contractors to register with the state and maintain minimum insurance coverage.

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Indiana

Indiana does not require a statewide roofing license. Roofing contractors are regulated locally.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: City or county governments

  • Insurance required: Often required locally

  • Local licensing: Yes

  • State registration: No

Iowa

Iowa requires roofing contractors to register with the state and provide proof of insurance.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Statewide registration: Yes

  • Licensing authority: Iowa Division of Labor

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Bonding required: No

Kansas

Kansas requires every roofing contractor to obtain a roofing contractor registration certificate from the Kansas Attorney General in order to legally provide commercial or residential roofing services for a fee in Kansas.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: Kansas Attorney General

  • Insurance required: Often required locally

  • Local licensing: Yes

  • State registration: No

Kentucky

Kentucky does not require licensing or registration for roofing contractors.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Statewide registration: No

  • Licensing authority: None

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Workers’ comp required: If applicable

Louisiana

Louisiana requires roofing contractors to hold a state contractor license for larger projects.

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Maine

Maine does not issue a statewide roofing license. Contractors must follow local and general business regulations.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: Local municipalities

  • Insurance required: Recommended

  • Local licensing: May apply

  • State registration: No

Maryland

Maryland requires roofing contractors to hold a state home improvement license.

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts requires roofing contractors to register as Home Improvement Contractors.

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Michigan

Michigan requires roofing contractors to hold a state residential maintenance and alteration license.

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Minnesota

Minnesota requires roofing contractors to be licensed at the state level.

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Mississippi

Mississippi requires roofing contractors to hold a state license for projects over a set dollar amount.

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Missouri

Missouri does not issue a statewide roofing license. Roofing contractors are regulated locally.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: Local municipalities

  • Insurance required: Often required locally

  • Local licensing: Yes

  • State registration: No

Montana

Montana requires roofing contractors to register with the state but does not issue a roofing-specific license.

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Nebraska

The Nebraska Contractor Registration Act requires contractors and subcontractors doing business in Nebraska to register with the Nebraska Department of Labor.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: Nebraska Department of Labor

  • Insurance required: Often required locally

  • Local licensing: No

  • State registration: Yes

Nevada

Nevada requires roofing contractors to hold a state contractor license with strict compliance rules.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: Yes

  • Licensing authority: Nevada State Contractors Board

  • Roofing-specific classification: Yes

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Bonding required: Yes

New Hampshire

New Hampshire does not issue a statewide roofing license. Contractors must comply with local rules.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: Local municipalities

  • Insurance required: Recommended

  • Local licensing: May apply

  • State registration: No

New Jersey

New Jersey requires roofing contractors to register as Home Improvement Contractors.

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New Mexico

New Mexico requires roofing contractors to hold a state-issued contractor license.

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New York

New York does not issue a statewide roofing license. Many cities and counties require local licensing.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: City or county governments

  • Insurance required: Often required locally

  • Local licensing: Yes

  • State registration: No

North Carolina

North Carolina requires roofing contractors to hold a state license for larger projects.

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North Dakota

North Dakota requires roofing contractors to register with the state and maintain insurance.

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Ohio

Ohio does not require a statewide roofing license. Roofing contractors are regulated locally.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: Local municipalities

  • Insurance required: Often required locally

  • Local licensing: Yes

  • State registration: No

Oklahoma

Oklahoma requires roofing contractors to register with the state and carry insurance.

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Oregon

Oregon requires roofing contractors to hold a state contractor license.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: Yes

  • Licensing authority: Oregon Construction Contractors Board

  • Roofing-specific license: No (general contractor license)

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Bonding required: Yes

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania requires roofing contractors to register as Home Improvement Contractors.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Statewide registration: Yes

  • Licensing authority: Pennsylvania Attorney General

  • Insurance required: Yes

  • Consumer protection registration: Yes

Rhode Island

Rhode Island requires roofing contractors to register with the state.

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South Carolina

South Carolina requires roofing contractors to hold a state license for larger projects.

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South Dakota

South Dakota does not issue a statewide roofing license. Some local registration may apply.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: Local governments

  • Insurance required: Recommended

  • Local licensing: May apply

  • State registration: No

Tennessee

Tennessee requires roofing contractors to hold a state contractor license for qualifying projects.

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Texas

Texas does not require a statewide roofing license. Many cities require local registration and insurance.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: Local municipalities

  • Insurance required: Often required locally

  • Local licensing: Yes

  • State registration: No

Utah

Utah requires roofing contractors to hold a state contractor license.

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Vermont

Vermont residential contractors who perform construction where the estimated value is $10,000 or more, inclusive of labor and materials are required to register with the Office of Professional Regulation

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Virginia

Virginia requires roofing contractors to hold a state contractor license.

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Washington

Washington requires roofing contractors to register with the state and maintain insurance and bonding.

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West Virginia

West Virginia requires roofing contractors to hold a state-issued contractor license.

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin requires that roofing contractors working on one or two-family homes must obtain a Dwelling Contractor Certification and a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

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Wyoming

Wyoming does not require a statewide roofing license. Local regulations may apply.

Key Details

  • Statewide licensing: No

  • Licensing authority: Local governments

  • Insurance required: Recommended

  • Local licensing: May apply

  • State registration: No

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Rich Prue is the founder of The Roofer’s Helper, a leading resource for roofing contractors and homeowners seeking expert advice on roofing industry trends, business tips, and home maintenance. With years of hands-on experience as a second-generation roofer, Rich brings practical knowledge and insider insights to help roofing professionals start and grow their businesses and serve clients effectively. The Roofer's Helper platform reaches close to 1 million followers on social media, offering both educational and entertaining content, business resources, marketing tips, and product recommendations to roofing professionals and homeowners alike. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-prue/

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