Arkansas Roofer License Requirements
Official classification: Residential Roofing Registration · Issued by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board.
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In Arkansas, roofers must hold the Residential Roofing Registration, issued by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, 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; 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)).
- Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance (—), and workers' compensation coverage.
- Clear the background check. Felony, disciplinary and sex-offender disclosure on the application; business entity must be in good standing
- Meet the credit / financial requirement. —
- Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board — $20 filing fee (check or money order) application fee, plus a Included in the $20 filing fee license fee. Processing time: —.
- Keep the license active. Renew 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.
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 | Not published by the board (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 |
| Processing time | — |
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.
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: Not published by the board (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?
Liability: — Workers' compensation: Required if the registrant has employees
How often must an Arkansas roofer license be renewed?
Annual.
Official sources
labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/arkansas-contractors-licensing-board
labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/arkansas-contractors-licensing-board/apply-for-contractors-license-registration
labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/arkansas-contractors-licensing-board/find-a-licensed-contractor
labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/arkansas-contractors-licensing-board/renew-a-license