How to get a roofing license in Maryland
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Maryland Home Improvement Commission (Maryland Department of Labor) licenses roofing contractors in Maryland.
Who licenses roofing work in Maryland
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Maryland Home Improvement Commission (Maryland Department of Labor) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses |
| License types | Home Improvement Contractor |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Maryland Department of Labor as a Home Improvement Contractor.
- Yes: a 55 question PSI exam on Maryland home improvement law and business, passing score 70% (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license). source
- Experience: 2 years (At least two years of experience in home improvement work, construction or related education (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license)). source
- Post a no bond by default; an applicant who does not meet the Commission's financial solvency guidelines may buy a surety bond (board forms for $30,000 and $100,000) or use an indemnitor (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license). source
- Carry general liability insurance of at least $500,000 (Business Regulation 8-302.1, effective June 1, 2024) (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license). source
- Pay the contractor license application fee, for each place of business (MHIC license, which covers residential roofing): $281.25. source
- License renews every 2 years (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license). source
Roofing requirements in Maryland
| Exam | Yes: a 55 question PSI exam on Maryland home improvement law and business, passing score 70% (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license). source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2 years (At least two years of experience in home improvement work, construction or related education (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license)). source |
| Bond | No bond by default; an applicant who does not meet the Commission's financial solvency guidelines may buy a surety bond (board forms for $30,000 and $100,000) or use an indemnitor (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license). source |
| Insurance | General liability insurance of at least $500,000 (Business Regulation 8-302.1, effective June 1, 2024) (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license). source |
| Renewal | License renews every 2 years (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license). source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Maryland?
- Maryland Home Improvement Commission (Maryland Department of Labor) licenses roofing contractors in Maryland.
- How do I check a roofing license in Maryland?
- The Maryland Home Improvement Commission (Maryland Department of Labor) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Maryland. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Maryland?
- $281.25 (Contractor license application fee, for each place of business (MHIC license, which covers residential roofing)). $22.50 (Application processing fee (MHIC license, which covers residential roofing)). $100 (Guaranty Fund fee paid before an original contractor license is issued (MHIC license, which covers residential roofing)). $63 (PSI exam fee (standard) (MHIC license, which covers residential roofing)). $281.25 (Contractor license renewal fee, for each place of business, every two years (MHIC license, which covers residential roofing)). $175 (Guaranty Fund assessment at each two year contractor renewal (MHIC license, which covers residential roofing)). $112.50 (Salesperson license application fee (MHIC license, which covers residential roofing)).
- How much experience do you need for a roofing license in Maryland?
- 2 years (At least two years of experience in home improvement work, construction or related education (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license)).
- How often does a roofing license renew in Maryland?
- License renews every 2 years (roofing falls under the MHIC home improvement license).
Other trades in Maryland
- General contractor license in Maryland
- Electrical license in Maryland
- Plumbing license in Maryland
- HVAC license in Maryland
- All Maryland trades
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Sources
- https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/mhic/
- https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/ElectronicLicensing/OP_search/OP_search.cgi?calling_app=HIC::HIC_qselect
- https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/mhic/mhicexam.shtml
- https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/mhic/mhiclicreq.shtml
- https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/mhic/mhicapply.shtml
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gbr§ion=8-302.1&enactments=false
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gbr§ion=8-308&enactments=false
- https://dsd.maryland.gov/regulations/Pages/09.08.07.02.aspx
- https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gbr§ion=8-404&enactments=false
- https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/mhic/mhicrenew.shtml
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.