How to get a roofing license in Kansas
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Office of the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act) registers roofing contractors in Kansas. Registration is not a competency license. Registration is required unless every roofing job in the fiscal year is priced under $2,000, and the exemption is lost by anyone who advertises as a roofing contractor.
Who licenses roofing work in Kansas
| Credential | State registration (no competency license) |
|---|---|
| Board | Office of the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses |
| When a license is needed | Registration is required unless every roofing job in the fiscal year is priced under $2,000, and the exemption is lost by anyone who advertises as a roofing contractor. source |
| License types | Roofing contractor registration certificate |
How to get licensed
- Register with Kansas Roofing Registration Act as a Roofing contractor registration certificate.
- 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
- Carry liability insurance of at least $500,000, plus workers' compensation coverage or an exemption affidavit. source
- Pay the annual registration fee set by the Attorney General, capped by statute at $500 (statutory maximum, not the actual fee): $500. source
- Annual: registration certificates expire June 30 each year, with a 30 day grace period to renew without a late fee. source
Roofing requirements in Kansas
| Exam | Not found 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. |
| 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 | 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 |
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Hiring a roofing contractor?
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Kansas?
- Office of the Kansas Attorney General (Kansas Roofing Registration Act) registers roofing contractors in Kansas. Registration is not a competency license. Registration is required unless every roofing job in the fiscal year is priced under $2,000, and the exemption is lost by anyone who advertises as a roofing contractor.
- How do I check a roofing 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 on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Kansas?
- Annual registration fee set by the Attorney General, capped by statute at $500 (statutory maximum, not the actual fee). Annual renewal fee set by the Attorney General, capped by statute at $500 (statutory maximum, not the actual fee). Late renewal fee after the 30 day grace period, capped by statute at $300 (statutory maximum). Reinstatement fee for a revoked registration, capped by statute at $500 plus the registration fee (statutory maximum). $500 (Fee to return an inactive roofing registration to active status at renewal).
- How much experience do you need for a roofing license in Kansas?
- 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.
- How often does a roofing license renew in Kansas?
- Annual: registration certificates expire June 30 each year, with a 30 day grace period to renew without a late fee.
Other trades in Kansas
- General contractor license in Kansas
- Electrical license in Kansas
- Plumbing license in Kansas
- HVAC license in Kansas
- All Kansas trades
Roofing license in other states
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- Indiana
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- Utah
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- Virginia
- Washington
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- Wisconsin
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Sources
- https://www.ag.ks.gov/in-your-corner-kansas/your-home-car/roofing
- https://www.ag.ks.gov/divisions/public-protection/resources/roofing-registration-directory
- https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch50/050_006_0123.html
- https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch50/050_006_0129.html
- https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch50/050_006_0125.html
- https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch50/050_006_0128.html
- https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch50/050_006_0132.html
- https://www.ag.ks.gov/divisions/civil/licensing-inspections/roofing-information-for-contractors/-fsiteid-1#!/
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.