Arkansas Roofer License Requirements

Official classification: Residential Roofing Registration · Issued by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Residential Contractors Committee).

🏠 RooferAR ✔ Verified 2026-07-09

In Arkansas, roofers must hold the Residential Roofing Registration, issued by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Residential Contractors Committee), and a $15,000 surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed roofer in Arkansas

Follow these steps to earn your Residential Roofing Registration. Every figure is verified against the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Residential Contractors Committee); full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. None — the registration has no experience requirement (a registered roofer is a registered, not licensed, contractor)
Confirm exam requirements. Arkansas sets no state trade exam for this license, though your city or county may require one.
Secure your surety bond. Arkansas requires $15,000 Residential Roofing Registrant surety bond (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-604(d)(1)).
Check the insurance rules. Workers' compensation: Required if the registrant has employees.
Clear the background check. Felony, disciplinary and sex-offender disclosure on the application; business entity must be in good standing
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Residential Contractors Committee) — $20 filing fee (check or money order) application fee, plus a Included in the $20 filing fee license fee.
Keep the license active. Renewal: Annual.

Arkansas roofer license lookup

To confirm a roofer is properly licensed in Arkansas — or to check the status of your own license — search the issuing agency's official license database. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Verify a license now: Search the official aclb2.arkansas.gov database →

License types

Residential Roofing Registration — Roofing, roof decks and roofing sheet metal on residential projects over $2,000 (labor and materials)
Commercial Contractor License (Specialty) — Commercial roofing work — requires a full ACLB commercial contractor license rather than the roofing registration

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	None — the registration has no experience requirement (a registered roofer is a registered, not licensed, contractor)
Application fee	$20 filing fee (check or money order)
License fee	Included in the $20 filing fee
Renewal fee	$20 (new and renewal registration fee, 17 CAR 295-204), renewed yearly
Renewal period	Annual
Continuing education	None required
Bond required	$15,000 Residential Roofing Registrant surety bond (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-604(d)(1))
Liability insurance	—
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	Required if the registrant has employees
Background check	Felony, disciplinary and sex-offender disclosure on the application; business entity must be in good standing
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None · other states' agreements
Processing time	—

What an Arkansas roofer license costs

Application fee	$20 filing fee (check or money order).
License fee	Included in the $20 filing fee.
Surety bond	$15,000 Residential Roofing Registrant surety bond (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-604(d)(1)). A bond's premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by the surety.
Renewal fee	$20 (new and renewal registration fee, 17 CAR 295-204), renewed yearly.
Renewal period	Annual.

Exams

No state trade exam is required — the Residential Roofing Registration is a registration, not an examined license. Local jurisdictions may set their own exam requirements.

Renewing an Arkansas roofer license

The Residential Roofing Registration renews on a fixed cycle set by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Residential Contractors Committee). Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.

Renewal period	Annual
Renewal fee	$20 (new and renewal registration fee, 17 CAR 295-204), renewed yearly
Continuing education	None required
Where to renew	Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Residential Contractors Committee)

Local / municipal notes

Registration is required for residential roofing projects over $2,000 including labor and materials. Larger commercial roofing work requires an ACLB commercial contractor license (Specialty classification), where a $50,000 surety bond may be posted in lieu of a financial statement.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Arkansas roofer license cost?

Application: $20 filing fee (check or money order). License: Included in the $20 filing fee. Renewal: $20 (new and renewal registration fee, 17 CAR 295-204), renewed yearly.

How do I look up a roofer license in Arkansas?

Search the official license database at aclb2.arkansas.gov. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do roofers in Arkansas need a surety bond?

$15,000 Residential Roofing Registrant surety bond (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-25-604(d)(1))

What experience is required for an Arkansas roofer license?

None — the registration has no experience requirement (a registered roofer is a registered, not licensed, contractor)

Is insurance required for roofers in Arkansas?

Workers' compensation: Required if the registrant has employees.

Is a background check required for roofers in Arkansas?

Background check: Felony, disciplinary and sex-offender disclosure on the application; business entity must be in good standing.

How often must an Arkansas roofer license be renewed?

Annual. Continuing education: None required.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-07-09 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (Residential Contractors Committee) before applying. This is not legal advice.