How do I check a roofing license in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection (Home Improvement Contractor Registration) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Pennsylvania. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does a roofing license cost in Pennsylvania?

Registration fee of $100 for a new two-year registration. Renewal fee of $100 every two year. $0 (No fee to update existing registration information).

How often does a roofing license renew in Pennsylvania?

Registration is valid for two years and renews every two years.

How to get a roofing license in Pennsylvania

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

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection (Home Improvement Contractor Registration) registers roofing contractors in Pennsylvania. Registration is not a competency license. Registration is required once a contractor does $5,000 or more of home improvements in a calendar year.

Who licenses roofing work in Pennsylvania

Credential	State registration (no competency license)
Board	Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection (Home Improvement Contractor Registration) official statement
Official lookup	Search roofing licenses
When a license is needed	Registration is required once a contractor does $5,000 or more of home improvements in a calendar year. source
License types	Home Improvement Contractor registration

How to get licensed

Register with Home Improvement Contractor Registration as a Home Improvement Contractor registration.
Board page
Carry liability insurance of at least $50,000 for personal injury and at least $50,000 for property damage. source
Pay the registration fee of $100 for a new two-year registration: $100. source
Registration is valid for two years and renews every two years. source

Roofing requirements in Pennsylvania

Roofing: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	Not found on an official source.
Experience	Not found on an official source.
Bond	Not found on an official source.
Insurance	Liability insurance of at least $50,000 for personal injury and at least $50,000 for property damage. source
Renewal	Registration is valid for two years and renews every two year. source
Reciprocity	No reciprocity found: out-of-state contractors must comply with the Pennsylvania registration law like any other contractor. source
Fees	Registration fee of $100 for a new two-year registration. source Renewal fee of $100 every two year. source $0 (No fee to update existing registration information). source

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Questions

Do you need a roofing license in Pennsylvania?: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection (Home Improvement Contractor Registration) registers roofing contractors in Pennsylvania. Registration is not a competency license. Registration is required once a contractor does $5,000 or more of home improvements in a calendar year.
How do I check a roofing license in Pennsylvania?: The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection (Home Improvement Contractor Registration) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Pennsylvania. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a roofing license cost in Pennsylvania?: Registration fee of $100 for a new two-year registration. Renewal fee of $100 every two year. $0 (No fee to update existing registration information).
How often does a roofing license renew in Pennsylvania?: Registration is valid for two years and renews every two years.

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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.