Indiana Roofer License Requirements

Official classification: No statewide license — City of Indianapolis General Contractor License (covers roofing) · Issued by the Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (DBNS).

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In Indiana, roofers must hold the No statewide license — City of Indianapolis General Contractor License (covers roofing), issued by the Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (DBNS), and a $10,000 surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed roofer in Indiana

Indiana licenses roofers at the city level rather than statewide, so the path runs through your local permitting office. Here are the general steps — the verified specifics are detailed further down the page.

Start with your city, not the state. Indiana has no statewide roofer license — registration, bonds and insurance are set by each municipality, so confirm the rules with your local permitting office first.
Carry the insurance your city requires. $500,000 combined bodily injury and property damage per occurrence (City of Indianapolis)
Post any local bond. $10,000 surety bond (City of Indianapolis; flat amount — no class tiers)
Register and pay the local fees. Prorated by filing date within the 2-year term (City of Indianapolis): $247 filed Jan–Jun of odd year, $185 Jul–Dec of odd year, $124 in the even year
Renew on your city's schedule. 2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years).

Indiana roofer license lookup

To confirm a roofer is properly licensed in Indiana — 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.

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License types

General Contractor License — Roofing and general building work in Indianapolis–Marion County — Indianapolis has no separate roofing license

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	2 years of qualifying construction experience, documented via employer verification forms, W-2s, pay stubs, 1099s or notarized affidavits
Application fee	Prorated by filing date within the 2-year term (City of Indianapolis): $247 filed Jan–Jun of odd year, $185 Jul–Dec of odd year, $124 in the even year
License fee	Included in the prorated application fee
Renewal fee	$247 per 2-year term (City of Indianapolis)
Renewal period	2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years)
Continuing education	None required
Bond required	$10,000 surety bond (City of Indianapolis; flat amount — no class tiers)
Liability insurance	$500,000 combined bodily injury and property damage per occurrence (City of Indianapolis)
Property damage	Included in the $500,000 combined coverage
Workers' comp	Required if the contractor has employees; waiver available for sole proprietors with no employees
Background check	Criminal-history disclosure required with the application
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None
Processing time	—

Exams

No state trade exam is required — the No statewide license — City of Indianapolis General Contractor License (covers roofing) is a registration, not an examined license. Local jurisdictions may set their own exam requirements.

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Local / municipal notes

Indiana has no statewide roofing license, and Indianapolis has no roofing-specific license either — roofers hold the city's General Contractor License. No exam is required (document-based licensing plus a mandatory orientation class within 60 days of issuance). Applies to Marion County excluding Lawrence, Beech Grove, Speedway and Southport; other Indiana municipalities set their own rules.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Indiana roofer license cost?

Application: Prorated by filing date within the 2-year term (City of Indianapolis): $247 filed Jan–Jun of odd year, $185 Jul–Dec of odd year, $124 in the even year. License: Included in the prorated application fee. Renewal: $247 per 2-year term (City of Indianapolis).

How do I look up a roofer license in Indiana?

Search the official license database at aca-prod.accela.com. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do roofers in Indiana need a surety bond?

$10,000 surety bond (City of Indianapolis; flat amount — no class tiers)

What experience is required for an Indiana roofer license?

2 years of qualifying construction experience, documented via employer verification forms, W-2s, pay stubs, 1099s or notarized affidavits

Is insurance required for roofers in Indiana?

Liability: $500,000 combined bodily injury and property damage per occurrence (City of Indianapolis) Workers' compensation: Required if the contractor has employees; waiver available for sole proprietors with no employees

How often must an Indiana roofer license be renewed?

2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years).

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-07-09 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (DBNS) before applying. This is not legal advice.