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

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Registration, rather than licensure, is required for construction jobs exceeding $2,000 in materials and labor unless an exemption applies.

Renewal

Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Idaho Contractors Board

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Welcome to Idaho Contractors Board
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    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

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

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Apply for or Renew a Registration
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  3. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

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What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Registration, rather than licensure, is required for construction jobs exceeding $2,000 in materials and labor unless an exemption applies.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Any person who engages in a construction job with a dollar amount exceeding $2000.00 (materials & labor) and is not otherwise exempt
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Agency guidance

The Board's application and renewal portal is https://edopl.idaho.gov.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Apply for or Renew a Registration
Official source

Agency guidance

The board announced a transition to two-year renewals: odd birth years starting October 14, and even birth years starting in 2026. Check the transition notice for your cycle.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Wednesday August 27, 2025 Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.
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Agency guidance

Effective July 1, 2026, individual and business registrations both have a $120 application/initial fee, $60 annual renewal fee and $120 biennial renewal fee.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Fees (Effective July 1st, 2026) ... Application/Initial Annual Renewal Biennial Renewal ... Individual $120 $60 $120 ... Business $120 $60 $120
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When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Wednesday August 27, 2025 ... Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. ... Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.
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What does it cost?

Application fee

$120

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Individual | $120 | $60 | $120 Business | $120 | $60 | $120
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Bonds and insurance

Insurance

General liability of at least $300,000 single limit, including products and continued operations; workers’ compensation insurance or an explanation of exemption.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
worker’s compensation insurance or a statement by the contractor as to why such certificate or coverage is not required for the applicant. A certificate issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state of Idaho that the applicant has procured and has in effect a general liability policy, including products and continued operations insurance covering the applicant’s construction operations in the sum of not less than $300,000 single limit.
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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 Idaho?

Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.

Source and quotation
Wednesday August 27, 2025 ... Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. ... Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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

Board

Idaho Contractors Board

Idaho Contractors Board

Welcome to Idaho Contractors Board
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://dopl.idaho.gov/con/

Contractors Board
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://edopl.idaho.gov

Apply for or Renew a Registration
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

General liability of at least $300,000 single limit, including products and continued operations; workers’ compensation insurance or an explanation of exemption.

General liability of at least $300,000 single limit, including products and continued operations; workers’ compensation insurance or an explanation of exemption.

worker’s compensation insurance or a statement by the contractor as to why such certificate or coverage is not required for the applicant. A certificate issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state of Idaho that the applicant has procured and has in effect a general liability policy, including products and continued operations insurance covering the applicant’s construction operations in the sum of not less than $300,000 single limit.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$120

120

Individual | $120 | $60 | $120 Business | $120 | $60 | $120
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Registration, rather than licensure, is required for construction jobs exceeding $2,000 in materials and labor unless an exemption applies.

Registration, rather than licensure, is required for construction jobs exceeding $2,000 in materials and labor unless an exemption applies.

Any person who engages in a construction job with a dollar amount exceeding $2000.00 (materials & labor) and is not otherwise exempt
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The Board's application and renewal portal is https://edopl.idaho.gov.

The Board's application and renewal portal is https://edopl.idaho.gov.

Apply for or Renew a Registration
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The board announced a transition to two-year renewals: odd birth years starting October 14, and even birth years starting in 2026. Check the transition notice for your cycle.

The Board announced a transition to two-year registration renewals: odd birth years beginning October 14, 2025, and even birth years in 2026. Consult the Board's transition notice for the applicable cycle.

Wednesday August 27, 2025 Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Effective July 1, 2026, individual and business registrations both have a $120 application/initial fee, $60 annual renewal fee and $120 biennial renewal fee.

Effective July 1, 2026, individual and business registrations both have a $120 application/initial fee, $60 annual renewal fee and $120 biennial renewal fee.

Fees (Effective July 1st, 2026) ... Application/Initial Annual Renewal Biennial Renewal ... Individual $120 $60 $120 ... Business $120 $60 $120
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.

Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle. Applies to: Contractor registrations under the transition announced August 27, 2025

Wednesday August 27, 2025 ... Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. ... Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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