Oklahoma roofing license

1. Who needs a license

General contractors do not need a state license. Trade licenses or registrations are required, and local jurisdictions should be contacted. (source: Oklahoma CIB (opens in a new tab))

• All roofing contractors need a CIB registration before advertising or working; commercial roofing also needs a commercial endorsement. (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab))

2. Roofing license classes

3. Fees, exam, bond and insurance

Fees

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Experience and steps

1. Register (roofers) Apply with proof of workers' comp compliance, proof of lawful presence and the fees. (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab))
2. Commercial endorsement Hold a residential registration in good standing, then pass the PSI exam. (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab))

Exam

No exam is required. Exams are run by PSI. (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab))

• Commercial roofing endorsement exam (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab))

Bond

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Insurance

• Workers' comp: Proof of compliance required (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab), source: CIB FAQ (opens in a new tab))
• General liability: Roofers: $500,000 residential, $1,000,000 commercial, with the CIB as certificate holder (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab), source: CIB FAQ (opens in a new tab))

Renewal

• Renew every 1 year. (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab))

Roofing registrations and commercial endorsements renew every year. (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab))

4. How to look up a contractor

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

How: For roofers, search the CIB roofing registrations. For trade licenses, use the CIB Find Licensee tool. General contractors: ask your city. (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab), source: Oklahoma CIB (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

• A roofer with no CIB registration number. (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab))
• A commercial roof job without a commercial endorsement. (source: CIB: Active Roofing Contractor Requirements (opens in a new tab))

7. How to complain

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