Missouri Roofer License Requirements

Official classification: Missouri Roofing Contractor Registration (statewide, mandatory since Jan 1, 2023) · Issued by the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (DPR) — Roofing Contractor Registration.

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In Missouri, roofers must hold the Missouri Roofing Contractor Registration (statewide, mandatory since Jan 1, 2023), issued by the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (DPR) — Roofing Contractor Registration, and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed roofer in Missouri

Follow these steps to earn your Missouri Roofing Contractor Registration (statewide, mandatory since Jan 1, 2023). Every figure is verified against the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (DPR) — Roofing Contractor Registration; full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. No experience requirement for the statewide registration (it does not test trade competency). Local licenses (e.g., Kansas City) may require their own exam.
Confirm exam requirements. Missouri sets no state trade exam for this license, though your city or county may require one.
Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance ($1,000,000 general liability required for the statewide registration (SB 326). Operating without it suspends the registration and triggers quarterly proof of insurance for 2 years.), and workers' compensation coverage.
Clear the background check. A license revoked or suspended in another state bars registration; out-of-state applicants must provide a Missouri 'no tax due' statement.
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (DPR) — Roofing Contractor Registration — Statewide registration: a nonrefundable fee set by rule (up to $200). Local licenses vary. application fee, plus a Included in the registration license fee. Processing time: Applicants have 90 days from submission to complete registration (SB 326).
Keep the license active. Renew statewide registration: periodic renewal set by DPR. Local: varies.

Missouri roofer license lookup

To confirm a roofer is properly licensed in Missouri — or to check the status of your own license — search the issuing agency's official license database. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Verify a license now: Search the official pr.mo.gov database →

License types

Statewide Roofing Contractor Registration — Required of anyone offering roofing contractor services in Missouri since Jan 1, 2023; an accountability registration, not a competency exam.
Local license (e.g., Kansas City Residential Building Contractor) — Some cities require their own contractor license in addition to the state registration.

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	No experience requirement for the statewide registration (it does not test trade competency). Local licenses (e.g., Kansas City) may require their own exam.
Application fee	Statewide registration: a nonrefundable fee set by rule (up to $200). Local licenses vary.
License fee	Included in the registration
Renewal fee	Statewide registration renews periodically (set by DPR); local licenses vary (e.g., Kansas City $167/4-year)
Renewal period	Statewide registration: periodic renewal set by DPR. Local: varies.
Continuing education	None required
Bond required	No statewide surety bond for the registration. Local bonds may apply.
Liability insurance	$1,000,000 general liability required for the statewide registration (SB 326). Operating without it suspends the registration and triggers quarterly proof of insurance for 2 years.
Property damage	Included in the general liability policy
Workers' comp	Required as a condition of the statewide registration (and for any construction employer with 1+ employees, RSMo 287.030)
Background check	A license revoked or suspended in another state bars registration; out-of-state applicants must provide a Missouri 'no tax due' statement.
Credit requirement	None
Reciprocity	None identified in SB 326.
Processing time	Applicants have 90 days from submission to complete registration (SB 326).

Exams

No statewide roofing exam (local exams may apply, e.g., Kansas City Residential Building Contractor)	Provider: ICC/Pearson VUE (Kansas City) · Passing: Set by the provider · Fee: $115 (Kansas City local exam)

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Local / municipal notes

Missouri requires statewide roofing contractor registration effective Jan 1, 2023 (SB 326). It mandates $1,000,000 liability, workers' compensation, and motor-vehicle insurance, but does not test trade competency. Local licenses still apply: Kansas City (Residential Building Contractor, ICC exam $115, $1,000,000 liability), St. Louis City (Construction Industry Contractor Graduated Business License). Missouri also bars roofers from offering to waive insurance deductibles (RSMo 407.725).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Missouri roofer license cost?

Application: Statewide registration: a nonrefundable fee set by rule (up to $200). Local licenses vary.. License: Included in the registration. Renewal: Statewide registration renews periodically (set by DPR); local licenses vary (e.g., Kansas City $167/4-year).

How do I look up a roofer license in Missouri?

Search the official license database at pr.mo.gov. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do roofers in Missouri need a surety bond?

No statewide surety bond for the registration. Local bonds may apply.

What experience is required for a Missouri roofer license?

No experience requirement for the statewide registration (it does not test trade competency). Local licenses (e.g., Kansas City) may require their own exam.

Is insurance required for roofers in Missouri?

Liability: $1,000,000 general liability required for the statewide registration (SB 326). Operating without it suspends the registration and triggers quarterly proof of insurance for 2 years. Workers' compensation: Required as a condition of the statewide registration (and for any construction employer with 1+ employees, RSMo 287.030)

How often must a Missouri roofer license be renewed?

Statewide registration: periodic renewal set by DPR. Local: varies..

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-06-24 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Missouri Division of Professional Registration (DPR) — Roofing Contractor Registration before applying. This is not legal advice.