Missouri Roofer License Requirements

Official classification: Missouri Roofing Contractor Registration (statewide, mandatory since Jan 1, 2023) · Issued by the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (DPR) — Roofing Contractor Registration.

🏠 RooferMO ✔ Verified 2026-06-24

In Missouri, roofers must hold the Missouri Roofing Contractor Registration (statewide, mandatory since Jan 1, 2023), issued by the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (DPR) — Roofing Contractor Registration, 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 Missouri

Missouri 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. Missouri 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. $1,000,000 general liability required for the statewide registration (SB 326). Operating without it suspends the registration and triggers quarterly proof of insurance for 2 years.
Post any local bond. No statewide surety bond for the registration. Local bonds may apply.
Register and pay the local fees. Statewide registration: a nonrefundable fee set by rule (up to $200). Local licenses vary.
Renew on your city's schedule. Statewide registration: periodic renewal set by DPR. Local: varies..

License types

Statewide Roofing Contractor Registration — Required of anyone offering roofing contractor services in Missouri since Jan 1, 2023; an accountability registration, not a competency exam.
Local license (e.g., Kansas City Residential Building Contractor) — Some cities require their own contractor license in addition to the state registration.

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	No experience requirement for the statewide registration (it does not test trade competency). Local licenses (e.g., Kansas City) may require their own exam.
Application fee	Statewide registration: a nonrefundable fee set by rule (up to $200). Local licenses vary.
License fee	Included in the registration
Renewal fee	Statewide registration renews periodically (set by DPR); local licenses vary (e.g., Kansas City $167/4-year)
Renewal period	Statewide registration: periodic renewal set by DPR. Local: varies.
Continuing education	None required
Bond required	No statewide surety bond for the registration. Local bonds may apply.
Liability insurance	$1,000,000 general liability required for the statewide registration (SB 326). Operating without it suspends the registration and triggers quarterly proof of insurance for 2 years.
Property damage	Included in the general liability policy
Workers' comp	Required as a condition of the statewide registration (and for any construction employer with 1+ employees, RSMo 287.030)
Background check	A license revoked or suspended in another state bars registration; out-of-state applicants must provide a Missouri 'no tax due' statement.
Credit requirement	None
Reciprocity	None identified in SB 326.
Processing time	Applicants have 90 days from submission to complete registration (SB 326).

Exams

No statewide roofing exam (local exams may apply, e.g., Kansas City Residential Building Contractor)	Provider: ICC/Pearson VUE (Kansas City) · Passing: Set by the provider · Fee: $115 (Kansas City local exam)

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Local / municipal notes

Missouri requires statewide roofing contractor registration effective Jan 1, 2023 (SB 326). It mandates $1,000,000 liability, workers' compensation, and motor-vehicle insurance, but does not test trade competency. Local licenses still apply: Kansas City (Residential Building Contractor, ICC exam $115, $1,000,000 liability), St. Louis City (Construction Industry Contractor Graduated Business License). Missouri also bars roofers from offering to waive insurance deductibles (RSMo 407.725).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Missouri roofer license cost?

Application: Statewide registration: a nonrefundable fee set by rule (up to $200). Local licenses vary.. License: Included in the registration. Renewal: Statewide registration renews periodically (set by DPR); local licenses vary (e.g., Kansas City $167/4-year).

Do roofers in Missouri need a surety bond?

No statewide surety bond for the registration. Local bonds may apply.

What experience is required for a Missouri roofer license?

No experience requirement for the statewide registration (it does not test trade competency). Local licenses (e.g., Kansas City) may require their own exam.

Is insurance required for roofers in Missouri?

Liability: $1,000,000 general liability required for the statewide registration (SB 326). Operating without it suspends the registration and triggers quarterly proof of insurance for 2 years. Workers' compensation: Required as a condition of the statewide registration (and for any construction employer with 1+ employees, RSMo 287.030)

How often must a Missouri roofer license be renewed?

Statewide registration: periodic renewal set by DPR. Local: varies..

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-06-24 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (DPR) — Roofing Contractor Registration before applying. This is not legal advice.