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).

🏠 RooferIN ✔ Verified 2026-07-09

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.

Verify a license now: Search the official aca-prod.accela.com database →

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	No experience requirement appears in the City of Indianapolis General Contractor License application packet, which asks for the company application, proof of business registration, an insurance certificate, a surety bond and the fee.
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	No criminal-history question appears in the City of Indianapolis General Contractor License application packet.
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None · other states' agreements
Processing time	—

What an Indiana roofer license costs

Fees are set per city; the figures on this page are one city's example.

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.

Renewing an Indiana roofer license

Because Indiana licenses roofers locally, renewal runs through the same city office that issued the credential. The figures below are the City of Indianapolis General Contractor License (covers roofing) rules; other Indiana municipalities set their own.

Renewal period	2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years)
Renewal fee	$247 per 2-year term (City of Indianapolis)
Continuing education	None required
Where to renew	Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (DBNS)

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?

No experience requirement appears in the City of Indianapolis General Contractor License application packet, which asks for the company application, proof of business registration, an insurance certificate, a surety bond and the fee.

Is insurance required for roofers in Indiana?

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

Is a background check required for roofers in Indiana?

Background check: No criminal-history question appears in the City of Indianapolis General Contractor License application packet.

How often must an Indiana roofer license be renewed?

2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years). 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 Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (DBNS) before applying. This is not legal advice.