Kansas Roofer License Requirements

Official classification: Roofing Contractor Registration Certificate · Issued by the Kansas Attorney General, Civil Division.

🏠 RooferKS ✔ Verified 2026-06-26

In Kansas, roofers must hold the Roofing Contractor Registration Certificate, issued by the Kansas Attorney General, Civil Division, and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed roofer in Kansas

Follow these steps to earn your Roofing Contractor Registration Certificate. Every figure is verified against the Kansas Attorney General, Civil Division; full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. None stated
Confirm exam requirements. Kansas sets no state trade exam for this license, though your city or county may require one.
Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance ($500,000 minimum certificate of liability), and workers' compensation coverage.
Clear the background check. —
Meet the credit / financial requirement. —
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Kansas Attorney General, Civil Division — $250 (or $125 if filed Jan 1–Apr 30); set by the Attorney General, statutory cap $500 application fee, plus a Included in the registration fee license fee. Processing time: —.
Keep the license active. Renew annual.

License types

Roofing Contractor — Legally provide commercial and residential roofing services for a fee in Kansas

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	None stated
Application fee	$250 (or $125 if filed Jan 1–Apr 30); set by the Attorney General, statutory cap $500
License fee	Included in the registration fee
Renewal fee	$250 annually (set by the Attorney General; statutory cap $500), due by June 30
Renewal period	Annual
Continuing education	None required
Bond required	Not required
Liability insurance	$500,000 minimum certificate of liability
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	Certificate of coverage or exemption affidavit required
Background check	—
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None
Processing time	—

Exams

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

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Local / municipal notes

Kansas does not have a state-level exam requirement. However, local jurisdictions (cities and counties) may have their own licensing requirements, including ICC exams (e.g., KGP Kansas Standard Roofing Exam recognized by some counties). General contractors meeting criteria in 2015 HB 2254 are exempt from registration. Tax clearance certificate and government photo ID required for registration.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Kansas roofer license cost?

Application: $250 (or $125 if filed Jan 1–Apr 30); set by the Attorney General, statutory cap $500. License: Included in the registration fee. Renewal: $250 annually (set by the Attorney General; statutory cap $500), due by June 30.

Do roofers in Kansas need a surety bond?

Not required

What experience is required for a Kansas roofer license?

None stated

Is insurance required for roofers in Kansas?

Liability: $500,000 minimum certificate of liability Workers' compensation: Certificate of coverage or exemption affidavit required

How often must a Kansas roofer license be renewed?

Annual.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-06-26 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Kansas Attorney General, Civil Division before applying. This is not legal advice.