Missouri Roofer License Requirements

Official classification: No statewide roofing license or registration — roofing is licensed locally where a city requires it · Issued by the Local city/county building departments; no state agency licenses or registers roofing contractors.

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In Missouri, roofers must hold the No statewide roofing license or registration — roofing is licensed locally where a city requires it, issued by the Local city/county building departments; no state agency licenses or registers roofing contractors, 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. No statewide minimum; local licenses set their own (e.g., Kansas City requires $1,000,000 for residential building contractors).
Post any local bond. No statewide bond. Local requirements vary.
Register and pay the local fees. No statewide fee. Kansas City example: $60 for the supervisor certificate and $60 for the contractor license.
Renew on your city's schedule. Varies by jurisdiction; no statewide renewal.

Missouri roofer license lookup

Missouri has no statewide roofer license, so there is no state license database to search — verify a contractor's registration or license with the city or county where the work will be done.

License types

Kansas City Residential Building Contractor (local) — Kansas City licenses residential building contractors: a supervisor holds a certificate of qualification (ICC exam), and the contractor carries $1,000,000 liability insurance. Check with the city whether a given roofing job falls under it.
St. Louis City Construction Industry Contractor (Graduated Business License) — Required for contractors and subcontractors working in St. Louis City; fees scale by employee count.

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	No statewide requirement. Where a city licenses the work it sets its own rules (e.g., Kansas City supervisor certificate: age 21+, high-school diploma or GED, an approved exam and reference letters).
Application fee	No statewide fee. Kansas City example: $60 for the supervisor certificate and $60 for the contractor license.
License fee	Varies (e.g., Kansas City $181 contractor license issuance fee)
Renewal fee	Varies (e.g., Kansas City $181 every 4 years for the license and for the certificate)
Renewal period	Varies by jurisdiction; no statewide renewal
Continuing education	None required
Bond required	No statewide bond. Local requirements vary.
Liability insurance	No statewide minimum; local licenses set their own (e.g., Kansas City requires $1,000,000 for residential building contractors).
Property damage	Not separately specified
Workers' comp	Required for any construction employer with 1+ employees (RSMo 287.030)
Background check	Not a stated statutory requirement.
Credit requirement	None
Reciprocity	Not applicable — no statewide license exists; local licenses are jurisdiction-specific. · compare all states
Processing time	Varies by jurisdiction.

What a Missouri roofer license costs

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

Exams

No statewide roofing exam (local exams may apply, e.g., Kansas City supervisor certificate)	Provider: ICC (Kansas City) · Passing: Set by the provider · Fee: Paid to the exam provider

Renewing a Missouri roofer license

Because Missouri licenses roofers locally, renewal runs through the same city office that issued the credential. The figures below are the No statewide roofing license or registration — roofing is licensed locally where a city requires it rules; other Missouri municipalities set their own.

Renewal period	Varies by jurisdiction; no statewide renewal
Renewal fee	Varies (e.g., Kansas City $181 every 4 years for the license and for the certificate)
Continuing education	None required
Where to renew	Local city/county building departments; no state agency licenses or registers roofing contractors

Local / municipal notes

Missouri has no statewide roofing license or registration. Bills to create a statewide roofing contractor registration (SB 326 in 2021; HB 1348 in 2025, which proposed RSMo 324.800 to 324.835) have not become law, and the Division of Professional Registration lists no roofing program. Where a city licenses the work its own rules apply: Kansas City (Residential Building Contractor, $1,000,000 liability), St. Louis City (Construction Industry Contractor Graduated Business License). Statewide, RSMo 407.725 bars any contractor who repairs or replaces roof systems from advertising or promising to pay or rebate an insurance deductible as an inducement.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Missouri roofer license cost?

Application: No statewide fee. Kansas City example: $60 for the supervisor certificate and $60 for the contractor license. License: Varies (e.g., Kansas City $181 contractor license issuance fee). Renewal: Varies (e.g., Kansas City $181 every 4 years for the license and for the certificate).

Do roofers in Missouri need a surety bond?

No statewide bond. Local requirements vary.

What experience is required for a Missouri roofer license?

No statewide requirement. Where a city licenses the work it sets its own rules (e.g., Kansas City supervisor certificate: age 21+, high-school diploma or GED, an approved exam and reference letters).

Is insurance required for roofers in Missouri?

Liability: No statewide minimum; local licenses set their own (e.g., Kansas City requires $1,000,000 for residential building contractors). Property damage: Not separately specified. Workers' compensation: Required for any construction employer with 1+ employees (RSMo 287.030).

How long does it take to get a Missouri roofer license?

Processing time: Varies by jurisdiction.

Is a background check required for roofers in Missouri?

Background check: Not a stated statutory requirement.

How often must a Missouri roofer license be renewed?

Varies by jurisdiction; no statewide renewal. 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 Local city/county building departments; no state agency licenses or registers roofing contractors before applying. This is not legal advice.