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.
Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance ($500,000 for residential work; $1,000,000 for commercial endorsement), and workers' compensation coverage.
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) — Set on the CIB fee schedule (not published openly; in access-restricted PDFs) application fee, plus a Set on the CIB fee schedule (not published openly) license fee. Processing time: Not publicly disclosed.
Keep the license active. Renew annual for both the registration and the commercial endorsement, completing 4 hours every 3 years for commercial endorsement; none for residential registration.

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	Set on the CIB fee schedule (not published openly; in access-restricted PDFs)
License fee	Set on the CIB fee schedule (not published openly)
Renewal fee	Set on the CIB fee schedule (not published openly)
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	None
Credit requirement	None
Reciprocity	None
Processing time	Not publicly disclosed

Exams

Commercial Roofing Contractor Exam	Provider: PSI · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: Set by the board-approved testing vendor (not published by the board)
Roofing Business and Law Exam	Provider: PSI · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: Set by the board-approved testing vendor (not published by the board)

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Local / municipal notes

Oklahoma regulates roofing contractors statewide via CIB. Residential roofing endorsement became a requirement via House Bill 1628. Property damage coverage is included as part of general liability insurance requirement, not a separate requirement.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Oklahoma roofer license cost?

Application: Set on the CIB fee schedule (not published openly; in access-restricted PDFs). License: Set on the CIB fee schedule (not published openly). Renewal: Set on the CIB fee schedule (not published openly).

Do roofers in Oklahoma need a surety bond?

None required

What experience is required for a 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 often must a 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.