Rhode Island Roofer License Requirements

Official classification: Commercial Roofing License · Issued by the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board.

🏠 RooferRI ✔ Verified 2026-07-11

In Rhode Island, roofers must hold the Commercial Roofing License, issued by the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board, 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 Rhode Island

Follow these steps to earn your Commercial Roofing License. Every figure is verified against the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board; full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. —
Pass the Commercial Roofing License Exam exam. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance ($2,000,000), and workers' compensation coverage.
Clear the background check. —
Meet the credit / financial requirement. —
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board — — application fee, plus a $400 for 2 years license fee. Processing time: —.
Keep the license active. Renew 2 years, completing 10 hours annually.

Rhode Island roofer license lookup

There is no single statewide search database for this license — to confirm a roofer is properly licensed in Rhode Island, verify license status directly with the issuing authority: crb.ri.gov.

License types

Commercial Roofing — Commercial and industrial roofing work, excluding residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	—
Application fee	—
License fee	$400 for 2 years
Renewal fee	$200 for 2 years
Renewal period	2 years
Continuing education	10 hours annually
Bond required	None required
Liability insurance	$2,000,000
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	Required
Background check	—
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None
Processing time	—

Exams

Commercial Roofing License Exam	Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% · Fee: $180

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Rhode Island roofer license cost?

Application: —. License: $400 for 2 years. Renewal: $200 for 2 years.

Do roofers in Rhode Island need a surety bond?

None required

What experience is required for a Rhode Island roofer license?

—

Is insurance required for roofers in Rhode Island?

Liability: $2,000,000 Workers' compensation: Required

How often must a Rhode Island roofer license be renewed?

2 years. Continuing education: 10 hours annually

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-07-11 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board before applying. This is not legal advice.