Rhode Island Roofer License Requirements
Official classification: Commercial Roofing License · Issued by the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board.
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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.
- Check the insurance rules. Liability: $2,000,000. Workers' compensation: Required.
- Clear the background check. Applicants attest to any unsatisfied or outstanding judgments from arbitration, bankruptcy, courts or administrative agencies relating to their work as a contractor; registration may be refused, revoked or suspended on that basis (R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65-5). Roofers register under chapter 65 as well as chapter 73.
- Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board — — application fee, plus a $400 for 2 years license fee.
- Keep the license active. Renewal: 2 years. Continuing education: 12 hours of continuing roofing education per two-year licensing cycle (R.I. Gen. Laws 5-73-3(c)(5)); field personnel also need a 10-hour OSHA safety course certificate.
Rhode Island roofer license lookup
To confirm a roofer is properly licensed in Rhode Island — 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.
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 | 12 hours of continuing roofing education per two-year licensing cycle (R.I. Gen. Laws 5-73-3(c)(5)); field personnel also need a 10-hour OSHA safety course certificate |
| Bond required | None required |
| Liability insurance | $2,000,000 |
| Property damage | — |
| Workers' comp | Required |
| Background check | Applicants attest to any unsatisfied or outstanding judgments from arbitration, bankruptcy, courts or administrative agencies relating to their work as a contractor; registration may be refused, revoked or suspended on that basis (R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65-5). Roofers register under chapter 65 as well as chapter 73. |
| Credit requirement | — |
| Reciprocity | None · other states' agreements |
| Processing time | — |
What a Rhode Island roofer license costs
| License fee | $400 for 2 years. |
|---|---|
| Commercial Roofing License Exam | $180. |
| Surety bond | None required. |
| Renewal fee | $200 for 2 years. |
| Renewal period | 2 years. |
Exams
| Commercial Roofing License Exam | Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% · Fee: $180 |
|---|
Renewing a Rhode Island roofer license
The Commercial Roofing License renews on a fixed cycle set by the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board. 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 | 2 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $200 for 2 years |
| Continuing education | 12 hours of continuing roofing education per two-year licensing cycle (R.I. Gen. Laws 5-73-3(c)(5)); field personnel also need a 10-hour OSHA safety course certificate |
| Where to renew | Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Rhode Island roofer license cost?
License: $400 for 2 years. Renewal: $200 for 2 years.
How do I look up a roofer license in Rhode Island?
Search the official license database at crb.ri.gov. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.
Do roofers in Rhode Island need a surety bond?
None required
Is insurance required for roofers in Rhode Island?
Liability: $2,000,000. Workers' compensation: Required.
Is a background check required for roofers in Rhode Island?
Background check: Applicants attest to any unsatisfied or outstanding judgments from arbitration, bankruptcy, courts or administrative agencies relating to their work as a contractor; registration may be refused, revoked or suspended on that basis (R.I. Gen. Laws 5-65-5). Roofers register under chapter 65 as well as chapter 73.
How often must a Rhode Island roofer license be renewed?
2 years. Continuing education: 12 hours of continuing roofing education per two-year licensing cycle (R.I. Gen. Laws 5-73-3(c)(5)); field personnel also need a 10-hour OSHA safety course certificate.
Official sources
webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-73/5-73-3.htm
crb.ri.gov/licenses/commercial-roofing-license
crb.ri.gov