How to get a roofing license in Oklahoma
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Oklahoma Construction Industries Board registers roofing contractors in Oklahoma. Registration is not a competency license. Roofing repair jobs estimated at $10,000 or more (or covering 25% or more of the roof surface) fall outside the handyman exemption, so registration applies.
Who licenses roofing work in Oklahoma
| Credential | State registration (no competency license) |
|---|---|
| Board | Oklahoma Construction Industries Board |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses |
| When a license is needed | Roofing repair jobs estimated at $10,000 or more (or covering 25% or more of the roof surface) fall outside the handyman exemption, so registration applies. source |
| License types | Roofing contractor registration, Commercial roofer endorsement, Residential roofing endorsement (required beginning January 1, 2027) |
How to get licensed
- Register with Oklahoma Construction Industries Board as a Roofing contractor registration or Commercial roofer endorsement or Residential roofing endorsement (required beginning January 1, 2027).
- Exam required for the commercial roofer endorsement since July 1, 2015; a residential roofing endorsement exam is required beginning January 1, 2027; no exam is stated for basic registration. source
- Carry general liability insurance of at least $500,000 for residential roofing work and $1,000,000 for commercial roofing work. source
- Pay the initial roofing contractor registration fee: $75. source
- Registration renews every year on the last day of the qualifying party's birth month. source
Roofing requirements in Oklahoma
| Exam | Exam required for the commercial roofer endorsement since July 1, 2015; a residential roofing endorsement exam is required beginning January 1, 2027; no exam is stated for basic registration. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | General liability insurance of at least $500,000 for residential roofing work and $1,000,000 for commercial roofing work. source |
| Renewal | Registration renews every year on the last day of the qualifying party's birth month. source |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocity at the Board's discretion, only with states that have a written reciprocity agreement. source |
| Fees |
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Hiring a roofing contractor?
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma Construction Industries Board registers roofing contractors in Oklahoma. Registration is not a competency license. Roofing repair jobs estimated at $10,000 or more (or covering 25% or more of the roof surface) fall outside the handyman exemption, so registration applies.
- How do I check a roofing license in Oklahoma?
- The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board keeps the record for roofing contractors in Oklahoma. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Oklahoma?
- $75 (Initial roofing contractor registration fee). $75 (Annual roofing contractor registration renewal fee). $30 (Application fee for a commercial endorsement). $200 (Initial commercial endorsement fee). $100 (Late renewal fee).
- How often does a roofing license renew in Oklahoma?
- Registration renews every year on the last day of the qualifying party's birth month.
Other trades in Oklahoma
- General contractor license in Oklahoma
- Electrical license in Oklahoma
- Plumbing license in Oklahoma
- HVAC license in Oklahoma
- All Oklahoma trades
Roofing license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://oklahoma.gov/cib/your-industry/roofing.html
- https://verify.cib.hbesystems.com/roofing/search
- https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/cib/documents/your-industry/roofing-industry/title_158_chapter_85.pdf
- https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/cib/documents/your-industry/roofing-industry/title_59_roofing_contractor_registration_act.pdf
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.