How to get a roofing license in Delaware
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Delaware Division of Revenue (contractor business license) registers roofing contractors in Delaware. Registration is not a competency license.
Who licenses roofing work in Delaware
| Credential | State registration (no competency license) |
|---|---|
| Board | Delaware Division of Revenue (contractor business license) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses |
How to get licensed
- Register with contractor business license.
- Post a non-resident contractors only: surety or cash bond to the Division of Revenue equal to 6% of all contracts over $20,000 for construction in Delaware (it guarantees state tax payment, not homeowner claims). source
- Carry certificate of workers' compensation insurance (or a qualified self-insurer certificate) required before the license is issued; no general liability minimum stated. source
- Pay the contractor business license fee of $75: $75. source
- Renewed every year, expiring December 31; a three-year license is optional after the first year. source
Roofing requirements in Delaware
| Exam | Not found on an official source. No exam appears among the conditions for the Division of Revenue contractor business license, which is a tax and business license rather than a competency license. |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. |
| Bond | Non-resident contractors only: surety or cash bond to the Division of Revenue equal to 6% of all contracts over $20,000 for construction in Delaware (it guarantees state tax payment, not homeowner claims). source |
| Insurance | Certificate of workers' compensation insurance (or a qualified self-insurer certificate) required before the license is issued; no general liability minimum stated. source |
| Renewal | Renewed every year, expiring December 31; a three-year license is optional after the first year. source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring a roofing contractor?
See every official lookup in Delaware, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Delaware?
- Delaware Division of Revenue (contractor business license) registers roofing contractors in Delaware. Registration is not a competency license.
- How do I check a roofing license in Delaware?
- The Delaware Division of Revenue (contractor business license) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Delaware. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Delaware?
- Contractor business license fee of $75. Annual renewal of $75 plus the gross receipts license fee. 0.65% (Gross receipts license fee of 0.6472% of gross receipts after a $100,000 monthly deduction (statute rate; the Revenue tax tips sheet states a different rate)).
- How often does a roofing license renew in Delaware?
- Renewed every year, expiring December 31; a three-year license is optional after the first year.
Other trades in Delaware
- General contractor license in Delaware
- Electrical license in Delaware
- Plumbing license in Delaware
- HVAC license in Delaware
- All Delaware trades
Roofing license in other states
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Sources
- https://revenue.delaware.gov/business-tax-forms/contractors-resident-and-non-resident/
- https://revenue.delaware.gov/business-license-search/
- https://delcode.delaware.gov/title30/c025/index.html
- https://revenuefiles.delaware.gov/docs/contractors.pdf
- https://revenue.delaware.gov/frequently-asked-questions/business-licenses-faqs/
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.