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

Quick answer

Limited roofing licenses cover residential roofing on properties of eight units or fewer; unlimited roofing licenses cover residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Exam

A designated qualifying party must pass the Illinois Residential Examination or the Illinois Residential, Commercial and Industrial Examination.

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Renewal

The license will expire on December 31st of each odd numbered year regardless of when it is issued.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Attn: Division of Professional Regulation
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/roof.html
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Exam

    A designated qualifying party must pass the Illinois Residential Examination or the Illinois Residential, Commercial and Industrial Examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    This person must take and pass either the Illinois Residential Examination or the Illinois Residential, Commercial and Industrial Examination.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    APPLICATION FOR: Licensed Roofing Contractor
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  4. 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

Limited roofing licenses cover residential roofing on properties of eight units or fewer; unlimited roofing licenses cover residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Limited Roofing License means a license made available to contractors whose roofing business is limited to residential roofing, including residential properties consisting of 8 units or less. ... Unlimited Roofing License means a license made available to contractors whose roofing business is unlimited in nature and includes roofing on residential, commercial and industrial properties.
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When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

The license will expire on December 31st of each odd numbered year regardless of when it is issued.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The license will expire on December 31st of each odd numbered year regardless of when it is issued.
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What does it cost?

Application fee

$125

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Payment of $125.00 in the form of a U.S. check or money order made payable to IDFPR
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Bonds and insurance

Bond

Limited license: $10,000 bond. Unlimited license: $25,000 bond.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
in the aggregate amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) ... in the aggregate amount of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00)
Official source

Insurance

Property damage insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence and liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence of personal injury or bodily harm.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
I, the applicant, hold property damage insurance in at least the minimum amount of $250,000 for each occurrence of property damage; and I hold liability insurance in at least the minimum amount of $500,000 for each occurrence of personal injury or bodily harm.
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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 Illinois?

The license will expire on December 31st of each odd numbered year regardless of when it is issued.

Source and quotation
The license will expire on December 31st of each odd numbered year regardless of when it is issued.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (9)

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

Board

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Attn: Division of Professional Regulation
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/roof.html

https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/roof.html
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/renewals/apply/forms/rf.pdf

APPLICATION FOR: Licensed Roofing Contractor
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

A designated qualifying party must pass the Illinois Residential Examination or the Illinois Residential, Commercial and Industrial Examination.

A designated qualifying party must pass the Illinois Residential Examination or the Illinois Residential, Commercial and Industrial Examination.

This person must take and pass either the Illinois Residential Examination or the Illinois Residential, Commercial and Industrial Examination.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Bond

Limited license: $10,000 bond. Unlimited license: $25,000 bond.

Limited license: $10,000 bond. Unlimited license: $25,000 bond.

in the aggregate amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) ... in the aggregate amount of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00)
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

Property damage insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence and liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence of personal injury or bodily harm.

Property damage insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence and liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence of personal injury or bodily harm.

I, the applicant, hold property damage insurance in at least the minimum amount of $250,000 for each occurrence of property damage; and I hold liability insurance in at least the minimum amount of $500,000 for each occurrence of personal injury or bodily harm.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$125

125

Payment of $125.00 in the form of a U.S. check or money order made payable to IDFPR
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

The license will expire on December 31st of each odd numbered year regardless of when it is issued.

The license will expire on December 31st of each odd numbered year regardless of when it is issued. Applies to: Illinois roofing contractor licenses

The license will expire on December 31st of each odd numbered year regardless of when it is issued.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Limited roofing licenses cover residential roofing on properties of eight units or fewer; unlimited roofing licenses cover residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Limited roofing licenses cover residential roofing on properties of eight units or fewer; unlimited roofing licenses cover residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Limited Roofing License means a license made available to contractors whose roofing business is limited to residential roofing, including residential properties consisting of 8 units or less. ... Unlimited Roofing License means a license made available to contractors whose roofing business is unlimited in nature and includes roofing on residential, commercial and industrial properties.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Not yet verified: license fee, required hours, continuing education — see the official agency.

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