Kansas Roofer License Requirements

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

🏠 RooferKS ✔ Verified 2026-10-01

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.
Check the insurance rules. Liability: $500,000 minimum certificate of liability. Workers' compensation: Certificate of coverage or exemption affidavit required.
Clear the background check. Felony convictions must be disclosed under oath on the application but do not automatically disqualify a truthful applicant; the Attorney General may run a criminal history background check when deemed appropriate (K.S.A. 50-6,126)
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: The Attorney General issues or denies the registration within 60 calendar days of application, once all documents and fees are received (K.S.A. 50-6,130).
Keep the license active. Renewal: Annual.

Kansas roofer license lookup

To confirm a roofer is properly licensed in Kansas — 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 ag.ks.gov database →

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	Felony convictions must be disclosed under oath on the application but do not automatically disqualify a truthful applicant; the Attorney General may run a criminal history background check when deemed appropriate (K.S.A. 50-6,126)
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None · other states' agreements
Processing time	The Attorney General issues or denies the registration within 60 calendar days of application, once all documents and fees are received (K.S.A. 50-6,130)

What a Kansas roofer license costs

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.
Surety bond	Not required.
Renewal fee	$250 annually (set by the Attorney General; statutory cap $500), due by June 30.
Renewal period	Annual.

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.

Renewing a Kansas roofer license

The Roofing Contractor Registration Certificate renews on a fixed cycle set by the Kansas Attorney General, Civil Division. 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	$250 annually (set by the Attorney General; statutory cap $500), due by June 30
Continuing education	None required
Where to renew	Kansas Attorney General, Civil Division

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.

How do I look up a roofer license in Kansas?

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

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 long does it take to get a Kansas roofer license?

Processing time: The Attorney General issues or denies the registration within 60 calendar days of application, once all documents and fees are received (K.S.A. 50-6,130).

Is a background check required for roofers in Kansas?

Background check: Felony convictions must be disclosed under oath on the application but do not automatically disqualify a truthful applicant; the Attorney General may run a criminal history background check when deemed appropriate (K.S.A. 50-6,126).

How often must a Kansas roofer license be renewed?

Annual. Continuing education: None required.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-10-01 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Kansas Attorney General, Civil Division before applying. This is not legal advice.