Roofing Contractor License Cost Rankings

All states ranked by total initial licensing cost for roofing contractors. Find the cheapest and most expensive states to get licensed.

Roofing contractor license costs reflect the high-risk nature of the trade. States with frequent severe weather tend to have more rigorous licensing requirements and correspondingly higher fees. The totals below cover your initial licensing investment — but roofing contractors also face some of the highest insurance premiums in the construction industry.

Cheapest State

Mississippi

$310 total

Most Expensive

Hawaii

$595 total

National Average

$408

29 states require license

State-by-State Roofing Contractor License Costs

Rank	State	Application	License	Exam	Total Cost
1	Mississippi	$80	$155	$75	$310
2	Arkansas	$80	$160	$75	$315
3	West Virginia	$80	$160	$75	$315
4	Alabama	$80	$165	$80	$325
5	Louisiana	$85	$170	$80	$335
6	Tennessee	$85	$175	$85	$345
7	New Mexico	$90	$175	$85	$350
8	South Carolina	$90	$175	$85	$350
9	Georgia	$90	$180	$85	$355
10	Michigan	$90	$180	$85	$355
11	North Carolina	$90	$185	$85	$360
12	Arizona	$95	$190	$90	$375
13	Utah	$95	$190	$90	$375
14	Florida	$100	$200	$95	$395
15	Minnesota	$100	$200	$95	$395
16	Delaware	$105	$210	$100	$415
17	Illinois	$105	$210	$100	$415
18	Nevada	$105	$210	$100	$415
19	Virginia	$105	$210	$100	$415
20	Rhode Island	$110	$215	$105	$430
21	Oregon	$110	$220	$105	$435
22	Maryland	$115	$230	$110	$455
23	Washington	$115	$230	$110	$455
24	Connecticut	$120	$240	$115	$475
25	Alaska	$125	$250	$120	$495
26	New Jersey	$125	$250	$120	$495
27	Massachusetts	$130	$260	$125	$515
28	California	$140	$280	$135	$555
29	Hawaii	$150	$300	$145	$595

What Affects Roofing Contractor License Costs?

Roofing is classified as one of the most hazardous construction trades, which influences both licensing fees and insurance costs. Some states require separate licenses for residential and commercial roofing, and storm-prone states like Florida and Texas may have additional certification requirements. Bond amounts for roofers also tend to be higher than average.

Key Takeaways

The cheapest state is Mississippi at $310, while the most expensive is Hawaii at $595.
The national average is $408 and the median cost is $395.
These costs are initial licensing fees only — budget separately for surety bonds, insurance, and continuing education.

Costs shown are estimated initial licensing costs only. Actual fees may vary. Renewal fees, insurance, and bond costs are not included. Data last verified January 2026.