How do I check a roofing license in Louisiana?

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors keeps the record for roofing contractors in Louisiana. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does a roofing license cost in Louisiana?

License fee, which state law caps at no more than $100. Classification fee of $95 per classification per year. Processing fee of $40 per classification. Business and Law exam fee of $150, charged for the Business and Law requirement. Exam research or waiver fee of $150 when no trade exam is required, for example by reciprocity. Examination fee, which state law caps at no more than $50 (the board's form charges $150 for Business and Law). Renewal fee, which state law caps at no more than $100. Extra surcharge for contractors not domiciled in Louisiana, up to a statutory maximum of $400.

How often does a roofing license renew in Louisiana?

License renews on the issue anniversary for a one, two or three year term chosen by the licensee.

How to get a roofing license in Louisiana

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors licenses roofing contractors in Louisiana. Since January 1, 2026, residential roofing work of $7,500 or more requires the Residential Roofing or Residential Construction classification.

Who licenses roofing work in Louisiana

Credential	State license
Board	Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors official statement
Official lookup	Search roofing licenses
When a license is needed	Since January 1, 2026, residential roofing work of $7,500 or more requires the Residential Roofing or Residential Construction classification. source
License types	Residential Roofing (subclassification 9.2), Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding (commercial subclassification 1.11)

How to get licensed

Apply to Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors as a Residential Roofing (subclassification 9.2) or Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding (commercial subclassification 1.11).
Board page
Residential roofing trade exam, plus the Business and Law requirement. source
Carry general liability insurance of at least $500,000 plus workers' compensation for residential, home improvement and mold remediation contractor. source
Pay the license fee, which state law caps at no more than $100: $100. source
License renews on the issue anniversary for a one, two or three year term chosen by the licensee. source

Roofing requirements in Louisiana

Roofing: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	Residential roofing trade exam, plus the Business and Law requirement. source
Experience	No experience requirement found on an official source.
Bond	Not found on an official source.
Insurance	General liability insurance of at least $500,000 plus workers' compensation for residential, home improvement and mold remediation contractor. source
Renewal	License renews on the issue anniversary for a one, two or three year term chosen by the licensee. source
Reciprocity	Louisiana accepts a trade exam passed in another state without waivers or grandfathering; all other licensing requirements still apply (board letter of October 23, 2024). source
Fees	License fee, which state law caps at no more than $100. source Classification fee of $95 per classification per year. source Processing fee of $40 per classification. source Business and Law exam fee of $150, charged for the Business and Law requirement. source Exam research or waiver fee of $150 when no trade exam is required, for example by reciprocity. source Examination fee, which state law caps at no more than $50 (the board's form charges $150 for Business and Law). source Renewal fee, which state law caps at no more than $100. source Extra surcharge for contractors not domiciled in Louisiana, up to a statutory maximum of $400. source

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Questions

Do you need a roofing license in Louisiana?: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors licenses roofing contractors in Louisiana. Since January 1, 2026, residential roofing work of $7,500 or more requires the Residential Roofing or Residential Construction classification.
How do I check a roofing license in Louisiana?: The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors keeps the record for roofing contractors in Louisiana. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a roofing license cost in Louisiana?: License fee, which state law caps at no more than $100. Classification fee of $95 per classification per year. Processing fee of $40 per classification. Business and Law exam fee of $150, charged for the Business and Law requirement. Exam research or waiver fee of $150 when no trade exam is required, for example by reciprocity. Examination fee, which state law caps at no more than $50 (the board's form charges $150 for Business and Law). Renewal fee, which state law caps at no more than $100. Extra surcharge for contractors not domiciled in Louisiana, up to a statutory maximum of $400.
How often does a roofing license renew in Louisiana?: License renews on the issue anniversary for a one, two or three year term chosen by the licensee.

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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.