How to get a roofing license in Rhode Island
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board licenses roofing contractors in Rhode Island.
Who licenses roofing work in Rhode Island
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses We could not load this lookup when we checked, so confirm the link on the board site. |
| License types | Commercial Roofing License |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board as a Commercial Roofing License.
- Commercial roofers must pass an exam (PSI); roofers registered before July 1, 2015 in good standing are exempt. source
- Carry general liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence naming the board as certificate holder (commercial roofing license). source
- Pay the initial commercial roofing license fee of $400 for 2 years: $400. source
- Two-year licensing cycle with 12 hours of continuing roofing education. source
Roofing requirements in Rhode Island
| Exam | Commercial roofers must pass an exam (PSI); roofers registered before July 1, 2015 in good standing are exempt. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | General liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence naming the board as certificate holder (commercial roofing license). source |
| Renewal | Two-year licensing cycle with 12 hours of continuing roofing education. source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring a roofing contractor?
See every official lookup in Rhode Island, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board licenses roofing contractors in Rhode Island.
- How do I check a roofing license in Rhode Island?
- The Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board keeps the record for roofing contractors in Rhode Island. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Rhode Island?
- Initial commercial roofing license fee of $400 for 2 year. Commercial roofing license renewal fee of $200 for 2 year. Late fee of $50 for an expired commercial roofing license.
- How often does a roofing license renew in Rhode Island?
- Two-year licensing cycle with 12 hours of continuing roofing education.
Other trades in Rhode Island
- General contractor license in Rhode Island
- Electrical license in Rhode Island
- Plumbing license in Rhode Island
- HVAC license in Rhode Island
- All Rhode Island trades
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Sources
- https://crb.ri.gov/licenses/commercial-roofing-license
- https://crb.ri.gov/search/contractor-search
- https://crb.ri.gov/licenses/commercial-roofing-license/apply
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-73/5-73-3.htm
- https://crb.ri.gov/licenses/commercial-roofing-license/renew
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.