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How to Get a Roofing contractor License in Delaware (2026)

Quick answer

The contractor-registration program includes roofing (NAICS 238160).

Renewal

You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days before expiration.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Delaware Department of Labor's, Office of Contractor Registration
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Contractors Registration
    Official source
  2. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    You can start a new application for a Contractor Certificate or renew an existing Contractor Certificate on One Stop.
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  3. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

The contractor-registration program includes roofing (NAICS 238160).

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A few examples of NAICS Codes related to this certification are: ... 238160 Roofing
Official source

Agency guidance

The application fee shown covers a one-year private-construction registration. One-year fees are $300 for public construction or $500 for both public and private construction.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
For a one year registration: $200.00 if you perform Private Construction $300.00 if you perform Public Construction $500.00 if you perform Public and Private Construction
Official source

Agency guidance

A discounted two-year registration is available only after two consecutive registered years, timely renewal before expiration, and no prior state or federal labor-law violations.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Must have been continuously registered for the last two consecutive years ... Renewal application must be received timely prior to expiration date ... No prior violations of State or Federal Labor Laws
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days before expiration.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days prior to expiration.
Official source

License term in years

1 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
For a one year registration
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Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.

What does it cost?

Application fee

$200

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
For a one year registration: $200.00 if you perform Private Construction
Official source

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

Workers' compensation is required for employees, subject to limited exceptions.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Delaware law, with limited exceptions, requires all employers to secure workers' compensation insurance to cover all their full-time, part-time, seasonal or occasional employees prior to hiring and working in the State.
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a roofing contractor license in Delaware?

You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days before expiration.

Source and quotation
You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days prior to expiration.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (10)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration

Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration

Delaware Department of Labor's, Office of Contractor Registration
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://onestop.delaware.gov/Operate_Contractors

Contractors Registration
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://onestop.delaware.gov/Operate_Contractors

You can start a new application for a Contractor Certificate or renew an existing Contractor Certificate on One Stop.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$200

200

For a one year registration: $200.00 if you perform Private Construction
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

1 years

1

For a one year registration
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

Workers' compensation is required for employees, subject to limited exceptions.

Workers' compensation is required for employees, subject to limited exceptions.

Delaware law, with limited exceptions, requires all employers to secure workers' compensation insurance to cover all their full-time, part-time, seasonal or occasional employees prior to hiring and working in the State.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days before expiration.

You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days prior to expiration. Applies to: Delaware contractor registration certificates

You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days prior to expiration.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The contractor-registration program includes roofing (NAICS 238160).

The contractor-registration program includes roofing (NAICS 238160).

A few examples of NAICS Codes related to this certification are: ... 238160 Roofing
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The application fee shown covers a one-year private-construction registration. One-year fees are $300 for public construction or $500 for both public and private construction.

The application fee shown covers a one-year private-construction registration. One-year fees are $300 for public construction or $500 for both public and private construction.

For a one year registration: $200.00 if you perform Private Construction $300.00 if you perform Public Construction $500.00 if you perform Public and Private Construction
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

A discounted two-year registration is available only after two consecutive registered years, timely renewal before expiration, and no prior state or federal labor-law violations.

A discounted two-year registration is available only after two consecutive registered years, timely renewal before expiration, and no prior state or federal labor-law violations.

Must have been continuously registered for the last two consecutive years ... Renewal application must be received timely prior to expiration date ... No prior violations of State or Federal Labor Laws
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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