Idaho roofing license
Idaho roofers doing jobs over $2,000 must register with DOPL; it is a registration, not a license. (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the DOPL website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Use DOPL Online Services Public Search, linked from the Contractors Board page. It also shows formal actions. (source: DOPL Contractors Board (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Contractors Board sources. See sources.
1. Who needs a license
$2,000 or more for a job (labor and materials) means a license is needed. (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
Anyone doing a construction job over $2,000 (materials and labor) must register with DOPL unless exempt. (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
- Some work is exempt; DOPL's FAQ lists the exemptions. (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
2. Roofing license classes
| Class | Name | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Contractor registration | Jobs over $2,000 (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab)) |
3. Fees, exam, bond and insurance
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration application Renewal $60 a year or $120 biennially. | $120 (source: DOPL Contractors Board (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Experience and steps
- Apply Apply with your SSN or EIN and owner details, and disclose any past license denials or revocations. (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
- Insurance Carry at least $300,000 general liability including products and completed operations, and workers' comp or a statement why it isn't required. (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
Exam
We're still verifying this, check the official board: DOPL website (opens in a new tab).
Bond
We're still verifying this, check the official board: DOPL website (opens in a new tab).
Insurance
- Workers' comp: Required, or a statement explaining why not (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
- General liability: At least $300,000 single limit, including products and completed operations (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
Renewal
Moving to biennial registration. (source: DOPL Contractors Board (opens in a new tab))
4. How to look up a contractor
Check a license on the DOPL website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Use DOPL Online Services Public Search, linked from the Contractors Board page. It also shows formal actions. (source: DOPL Contractors Board (opens in a new tab))
5. Reciprocity (license transfer)
We're still verifying this, check the official board: DOPL website (opens in a new tab).
6. Red flags when hiring
- No registration on a job over $2,000. (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
- No liability insurance certificate. (source: DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab))
7. How to complain
We're still verifying this, check the official board: DOPL website (opens in a new tab).
8. Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages. How we verify.
- DOPL Contractors Board (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DOPL Contractors FAQ (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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