Kansas contractor license lookup
Kansas has no statewide general contractor license; cities and counties set their own. (source: Kansas Business Center: Construction (opens in a new tab), source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the Kansas AG website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: For roofers, search the AG Roofing Registration Directory for In Good Standing. For general contractors, check the city or county. (source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Kansas Attorney General, Roofing Registration sources. See sources.
1. Who needs a license
No state general contractor license: cities and counties set licensing requirements. Nearly all roofing contractors must register with the Attorney General. (source: Kansas Business Center: Construction (opens in a new tab), source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))
- Some general contractors meeting criteria set in 2015 are exempt from roofing registration. (source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))
2. License types and classes
| Class | Name | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing Registration | Roofing Contractor Registration | Registered with the Kansas Attorney General (source: K.S.A. 50-6,125 (opens in a new tab), source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab)) |
3. Required insurance and bonds
Insurance
- Workers' comp: Roofers: proof of coverage or an exemption (source: K.S.A. 50-6,125 (opens in a new tab))
- General liability: Roofers: at least $500,000 (source: K.S.A. 50-6,125 (opens in a new tab))
Ask for proof of insurance and check the bond on the official lookup before work starts.
4. How to look up a contractor
Check a license on the Kansas AG website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: For roofers, search the AG Roofing Registration Directory for In Good Standing. For general contractors, check the city or county. (source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))
5. Red flags when hiring
- A roofer not In Good Standing in the AG directory. (source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))
- A contractor who asks you to pull the permit. (source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))
6. Consumer protections and complaints
How to complain
- Roofing: file with the Attorney General at [email protected] or 785-296-3751. (source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))
7. Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages. How we verify.
- Kansas Business Center: Construction (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- K.S.A. 12-1557 (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- K.S.A. 50-6,125 (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
Spot something out of date? Email [email protected].
Common questions
Does Kansas license general contractors?
No. Cities and counties set licensing requirements for construction businesses. (source: Kansas Business Center: Construction (opens in a new tab))
What are the penalties for roofing violations?
Civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation; violations are deceptive acts under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. (source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))