Oklahoma Roofer License Requirements

Official classification: Roofing Contractor Registration · Issued by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB).

🏠 RooferOK ✔ Verified 2026-06-26

In Oklahoma, roofers must hold the Roofing Contractor Registration, issued by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB), 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 Oklahoma

Follow these steps to earn your Roofing Contractor Registration. Every figure is verified against the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB); full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. No specific experience hours required; qualifying party (owner, officer, or partner) must be at least 18 years old and actively engaged in roofing business
Pass the Commercial Roofing Contractor Exam and Roofing Business and Law Exam exams. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Check the insurance rules. Liability: $500,000 for residential work; $1,000,000 for commercial endorsement. Workers' compensation: Workers' compensation insurance required or valid exemption proof.
Clear the background check. Applicants disclose every felony offense they have been charged with in any state and any disciplinary action taken against them as a roofing contractor (OAC 158:85-2-3(b)); no fingerprint check.
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) — $75 initial roofing contractor registration; commercial endorsement: $30 application + $200 initial endorsement (OAC 158:85-2-5) application fee, plus a Included in the registration and endorsement fees license fee. Processing time: Not publicly disclosed.
Keep the license active. Renewal: Annual for both the registration and the commercial endorsement. Continuing education: 4 hours every 3 years for commercial endorsement; none for residential registration.

Oklahoma roofer license lookup

To confirm a roofer is properly licensed in Oklahoma — 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 verifyroofing.cib.ok.gov database →

License types

Residential Roofing Contractor Registration — Perform roofing work on residential properties
Commercial Roofing Contractor Registration with Commercial Endorsement — Perform roofing work on commercial properties; requires commercial endorsement exam and higher liability insurance

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	No specific experience hours required; qualifying party (owner, officer, or partner) must be at least 18 years old and actively engaged in roofing business
Application fee	$75 initial roofing contractor registration; commercial endorsement: $30 application + $200 initial endorsement (OAC 158:85-2-5)
License fee	Included in the registration and endorsement fees
Renewal fee	$75 per year for the registration; $100 per year for the commercial endorsement (OAC 158:85-2-5)
Renewal period	Annual for both the registration and the commercial endorsement
Continuing education	4 hours every 3 years for commercial endorsement; none for residential registration
Bond required	None required
Liability insurance	$500,000 for residential work; $1,000,000 for commercial endorsement
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	Workers' compensation insurance required or valid exemption proof
Background check	Applicants disclose every felony offense they have been charged with in any state and any disciplinary action taken against them as a roofing contractor (OAC 158:85-2-3(b)); no fingerprint check.
Credit requirement	None
Reciprocity	None · other states' agreements
Processing time	Not publicly disclosed

What an Oklahoma roofer license costs

Application fee	$75 initial roofing contractor registration; commercial endorsement: $30 application + $200 initial endorsement (OAC 158:85-2-5).
License fee	Included in the registration and endorsement fees.
Commercial Roofing Contractor Exam	$92 per examination portion (PSI bulletin effective 2026-09-11).
Roofing Business and Law Exam	$92 per examination portion (PSI bulletin effective 2026-09-11).
Surety bond	None required.
Renewal fee	$75 per year for the registration; $100 per year for the commercial endorsement (OAC 158:85-2-5).
Renewal period	Annual for both the registration and the commercial endorsement.

Exams

Commercial Roofing Contractor Exam	Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% (50 questions) · Fee: $92 per examination portion (PSI bulletin effective 2026-09-11)
Roofing Business and Law Exam	Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% (50 questions) · Fee: $92 per examination portion (PSI bulletin effective 2026-09-11)

Renewing an Oklahoma roofer license

The Roofing Contractor Registration renews on a fixed cycle set by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB). Finish the continuing-education requirement before you file — boards generally will not process a renewal without it. Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.

Renewal period	Annual for both the registration and the commercial endorsement
Renewal fee	$75 per year for the registration; $100 per year for the commercial endorsement (OAC 158:85-2-5)
Continuing education	4 hours every 3 years for commercial endorsement; none for residential registration
Where to renew	Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB)

Local / municipal notes

Oklahoma regulates roofing contractors statewide via CIB. From January 1, 2027, residential roofing work will also need a residential roofing endorsement (59 O.S. §1151.25a, added by HB 1628), earned by passing a residential roofing exam at 70%; contractors registered in good standing on that date have until January 1, 2028 to pass the exam or complete 10 extra hours of approved continuing education, and holders of a commercial endorsement are exempt. Property damage coverage is included as part of general liability insurance requirement, not a separate requirement.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Oklahoma roofer license cost?

Application: $75 initial roofing contractor registration; commercial endorsement: $30 application + $200 initial endorsement (OAC 158:85-2-5). License: Included in the registration and endorsement fees. Renewal: $75 per year for the registration; $100 per year for the commercial endorsement (OAC 158:85-2-5).

How do I look up a roofer license in Oklahoma?

Search the official license database at verifyroofing.cib.ok.gov. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do roofers in Oklahoma need a surety bond?

None required

What experience is required for an Oklahoma roofer license?

No specific experience hours required; qualifying party (owner, officer, or partner) must be at least 18 years old and actively engaged in roofing business

Is insurance required for roofers in Oklahoma?

Liability: $500,000 for residential work; $1,000,000 for commercial endorsement. Workers' compensation: Workers' compensation insurance required or valid exemption proof.

How long does it take to get an Oklahoma roofer license?

Processing time: Not publicly disclosed.

Is a background check required for roofers in Oklahoma?

Background check: Applicants disclose every felony offense they have been charged with in any state and any disciplinary action taken against them as a roofing contractor (OAC 158:85-2-3(b)); no fingerprint check.

How often must an Oklahoma roofer license be renewed?

Annual for both the registration and the commercial endorsement. Continuing education: 4 hours every 3 years for commercial endorsement; none for residential registration.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-06-26 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) before applying. This is not legal advice.