How do I look up a contractor license in Kansas?

The main local licensing offices are listed under Where licensing happens locally.

Do roofers need a license in Kansas?

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Kansas. Use the official lookup linked in the Look up a license table, and treat the board's own record as final.

Kansas contractor license lookup

Kansas requires state registration for roofing contractors. Our survey found no state-level license for general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors and HVAC contractors, so check with the city or county. Use the official lookup below to check a contractor. Information as of October 6, 2026.

Look up a license

Trade	Credential	Board	Official lookup
General contractor	No state license: cities and counties	None at state level (cities and counties)	Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level general contractor license. Check with the city or county where the work is done.
Electrical	No state license: cities and counties	None at state level (cities and counties)	Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level electrical contractor license. Check with the city or county where the work is done.
Plumbing	No state license: cities and counties	None at state level (cities and counties)	Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level plumbing contractor license. Check with the city or county where the work is done.
HVAC	No state license: cities and counties	None at state level (cities and counties)	Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level HVAC contractor license. Check with the city or county where the work is done.
Roofing	State registration (no competency license)	Office of the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act)	Search roofing licenses

Where licensing happens locally

Jurisdiction	Agency	Credentials	Lookup
Wichita and unincorporated Sedgwick County (plus small cities under MABCD)	Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) source	General contractor license Class A, B, C, D, Roofing and/or Siding contractor license, Electrical contractor license, Plumbing contractor license, Mechanical contractor license, Master and Journeyman Trade Certificates	Search Wichita and unincorporated Sedgwick County (plus small cities under MABCD) licenses
Johnson County (countywide program used by its cities)	Johnson County Contractor Licensing, Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development source	Class A, Class B, Class C, DC, DE, DF, DFA, DM, DP, DR, DS, DW	Search Johnson County (countywide program used by its cities) licenses

Verify a contractor

For homeowners hiring in Kansas.

Ask the city or county building department where the work is done how they license general contractors.
For roofing work, also check the roofing contractor lookup from Kansas Roofing Registration Act.
Open the lookup
The Attorney General must keep a public system listing valid roofing registration certificates. source Official roofing lookup: Kansas Attorney General Roofing Registration Directory; the Attorney General also verifies a registration number for the public on request. source Wichita and Sedgwick County (MABCD) contractor licenses are looked up on the MABCD Online LookUp Application by license number or applicant. source Johnson County contractor licenses are looked up on the county Contractor Portal by company, person or class. source The Attorney General roofing directory searches registrants by company name, status, registration number, contact name or city; only In Good Standing (or Exempt) contractors may lawfully do roofing work. source A roofer shown as Not In Good Standing has fallen out of compliance, for example by letting liability insurance or workers compensation coverage lapse, and may not lawfully do roofing work. source A registered roofer must show its registration number on its work vehicles, signs, cards and contracts. source
Anyone can file a verified complaint about a roofer with the Kansas Attorney General on the Attorney General's form, and need not do so before going to court. source

Homeowner protections in Kansas

A roofer's registration number must be valid when soliciting and during the job, and must be written on any local roofing permit. source
A roofer whose registration is not in good standing must stop soliciting or signing new roofing jobs. source
Any violation of the roofing act counts as a deceptive or unconscionable practice under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. source
Abandoning a roofing contract after taking a deposit is a violation of the roofing act. source

Get licensed

For a general contractor working in Kansas.

Our survey found no state-level general contractor license in Kansas. Ask the city or county where you will work.

Other trades

Roofing: state registration, $500 fee. Requirements

Requirements by trade

RoofingSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	Not found on an official source. On an official source.
Experience	No minimum experience: the application asks only for a statement of the applicant's roofing experience and qualifications, if any, and the applicant must be at least 18. source
Bond	Not found on an official source. On an official source.
Insurance	Liability insurance of at least $500,000, plus workers' compensation coverage or an exemption affidavit. source
Renewal	Annual: registration certificates expire June 30 each year, with a 30 day grace period to renew without a late fee. source
Reciprocity	Not found on an official source. No reciprocity provision found; nonresident roofers apply for the same registration and appoint the Kansas Secretary of State as agent for service of process.
Fees	Annual registration fee set by the Attorney General, capped by statute at $500 (statutory maximum, not the actual fee). source Annual renewal fee set by the Attorney General, capped by statute at $500 (statutory maximum, not the actual fee). source Late renewal fee after the 30 day grace period, capped by statute at $300 (statutory maximum). source Reinstatement fee for a revoked registration, capped by statute at $500 plus the registration fee (statutory maximum). source $500 (Fee to return an inactive roofing registration to active status at renewal). source

General contractor: Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level general contractor license. Check with the city or county where the work is done.

Electrical: Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level electrical contractor license. Check with the city or county where the work is done.

Plumbing: Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level plumbing contractor license. Check with the city or county where the work is done.

HVAC: Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level HVAC contractor license. Check with the city or county where the work is done.

Questions

Does Kansas require a contractor license?: It depends on where the work is done. Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level general contractor license. Check with the city or county where the work is done.
How do I look up a contractor license in Kansas?: The main local licensing offices are listed under Where licensing happens locally.
How do I look up an electrician license in Kansas?: Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level electrical contractor license.
How do I look up a plumbing license in Kansas?: Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level plumbing contractor license.
Does Kansas have an HVAC license?: Our survey of official Kansas sources found no state-level HVAC contractor license.
Do roofers need a license in Kansas?: The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Kansas. Use the official lookup linked in the Look up a license table, and treat the board's own record as final.

Sources

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.