Kansas roofing license

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. Roofing license classes

3. Fees, exam, bond and insurance

Fees

We're still verifying this, check the official board: Kansas AG website (opens in a new tab).

Experience and steps

1. Roofers: apply File a sworn application with proof of insurance, workers' comp proof or an exemption, and a tax clearance from the Department of Revenue. (source: K.S.A. 50-6,125 (opens in a new tab))

Exam

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Bond

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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))

Renewal

• Renew every 1 year. (source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))

Roofing registrations expire 30 June each year. (source: Kansas AG: Roofing information for consumers (opens in a new tab))

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))

Full checklist: how to check a contractor

5. Reciprocity (license transfer)

We're still verifying this, check the official board: Kansas AG website (opens in a new tab).

Use the reciprocity checker

6. 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))

7. How to complain

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))