Delaware roofing license

1. Who needs a license

Contractors doing business in Delaware need a state business license; your city or county may also require one. (source: DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab))

2. Roofing license classes

3. Fees, exam, bond and insurance

Fees

Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.

Experience and steps

1. Apply Get a state business license from the Division of Revenue, then check city or county requirements. (source: DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab))
2. Non-residents Non-Resident Contractors post a bond, cash bond or letter of credit (separate letter for contracts under $20,000). (source: DOR: Contractors (opens in a new tab))

Exam

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Bond

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Insurance

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Renewal

Licenses can renew every year or every three years. (source: DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab))

4. How to look up a contractor

Check a license on the DOR website ↗ (official site, opens in a new tab)

How: Search Delaware's business license list. It shows a state business license, not a trade license or quality check. (source: DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab))

Full checklist: how to check a contractor

5. Reciprocity (license transfer)

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Use the reciprocity checker

6. Red flags when hiring

• Not in the Delaware business license search. (source: DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab))

7. How to complain

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