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Roofers: license rules by state

Roofers can only list on ExpertMarketplace in a state that requires a license once the license is on file. Each listing shows the number, the state, the expiry date, and whether we've checked it on the board's site. Checked November 8, 2026; confirm with the board before you rely on it.

StateWho licenses it
AlabamaAlabama Licensing Board for General Contractors ↗
Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors ↗
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AlaskaAlaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (construction contractor registration) ↗
Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (construction contractor registration) ↗
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ArizonaArizona Registrar of Contractors ↗
Arizona Registrar of Contractors ↗
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ArkansasArkansas Contractors Licensing Board ↗
Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board ↗
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CaliforniaContractors State License Board (CSLB) ↗
Contractors State License Board (CSLB) ↗
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ColoradoNo statewide license in Colorado for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in Colorado for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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ConnecticutConnecticut Department of Consumer Protection (home improvement registration) ↗
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (home improvement registration) ↗
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DelawareDelaware Division of Revenue (contractor business licence) ↗
Delaware Division of Revenue (contractor business licence) ↗
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District of ColumbiaDC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection ↗
DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection ↗
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FloridaFlorida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) ↗
Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) ↗
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GeorgiaGeorgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors ↗
Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors ↗
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HawaiiHawaii Contractors License Board ↗
Hawaii Contractors License Board ↗
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IdahoIdaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (contractor registration) ↗
Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (contractor registration) ↗
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IllinoisIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (roofing licence) ↗
No statewide license in Illinois for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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IndianaNo statewide license in Indiana for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in Indiana for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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IowaIowa Division of Labor (contractor registration) ↗
Iowa Division of Labor (contractor registration) ↗
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KansasKansas Attorney General (roofing contractor registration) ↗
No statewide license in Kansas for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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KentuckyNo statewide license in Kentucky for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in Kentucky for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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LouisianaLouisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors ↗
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors ↗
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MaineNo statewide license in Maine for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in Maine for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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MarylandMaryland Home Improvement Commission ↗
Maryland Home Improvement Commission ↗
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MassachusettsMassachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections (CSL) + home improvement contractor registration ↗
Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections (CSL) + home improvement contractor registration ↗
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MichiganMichigan LARA Residential Builders and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors ↗
Michigan LARA Residential Builders and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors ↗
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MinnesotaMinnesota Department of Labor and Industry (residential building contractor) ↗
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (residential building contractor) ↗
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MississippiMississippi State Board of Contractors ↗
Mississippi State Board of Contractors ↗
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MissouriNo statewide license in Missouri for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in Missouri for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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MontanaMontana Department of Labor and Industry (construction contractor registration) ↗
Montana Department of Labor and Industry (construction contractor registration) ↗
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NebraskaNebraska Department of Labor (contractor registration) ↗
Nebraska Department of Labor (contractor registration) ↗
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NevadaNevada State Contractors Board ↗
Nevada State Contractors Board ↗
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New HampshireNo statewide license in New Hampshire for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in New Hampshire for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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New JerseyNew Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (home improvement contractor registration) ↗
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (home improvement contractor registration) ↗
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New MexicoNew Mexico Construction Industries Division ↗
New Mexico Construction Industries Division ↗
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New YorkNo statewide license in New York for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in New York for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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North CarolinaNorth Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors ↗
North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors ↗
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North DakotaNorth Dakota Secretary of State (contractor licence) ↗
North Dakota Secretary of State (contractor licence) ↗
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OhioNo statewide license in Ohio for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in Ohio for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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OklahomaOklahoma Construction Industries Board (roofing registration) ↗
No statewide license in Oklahoma for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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OregonOregon Construction Contractors Board ↗
Oregon Construction Contractors Board ↗
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PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Attorney General (home improvement contractor registration) ↗
Pennsylvania Attorney General (home improvement contractor registration) ↗
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Rhode IslandRhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board ↗
Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board ↗
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South CarolinaSouth Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR) + Residential Builders Commission ↗
South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR) + Residential Builders Commission ↗
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South DakotaNo statewide license in South Dakota for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in South Dakota for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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TennesseeTennessee Board for Licensing Contractors ↗
Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors ↗
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TexasNo statewide license in Texas for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in Texas for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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UtahUtah Division of Professional Licensing ↗
Utah Division of Professional Licensing ↗
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VermontVermont Office of Professional Regulation (residential contractor registration) ↗
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (residential contractor registration) ↗
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VirginiaVirginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) ↗
Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) ↗
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WashingtonWashington Department of Labor and Industries (contractor registration) ↗
Washington Department of Labor and Industries (contractor registration) ↗
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West VirginiaWest Virginia Contractor Licensing Board ↗
West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board ↗
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WisconsinWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (dwelling contractor) ↗
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (dwelling contractor) ↗
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WyomingNo statewide license in Wyoming for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
No statewide license in Wyoming for this work. Your city or county licenses it.
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