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

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Home-improvement businesses must register unless exempt. The listed exemptions cover contractors doing less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year and qualifying large retailers.

Renewal

Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

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    Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Anyone who owns or operates a home improvement business or who offers, performs, or agrees to perform home improvements in Pennsylvania must register with the Office of Attorney General
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    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Frequently Asked Questions
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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
    Use this site to register, renew, or update your contractor registration with the PA Office of Attorney General.
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    Out-of-state contractors offering or performing home improvements in Pennsylvania must comply with Pennsylvania's registration law.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Does the law apply to out-of-state contractors? Yes. Any contractor who offers or performs home improvements in Pennsylvania must comply with the law.
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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

Home-improvement businesses must register unless exempt. The listed exemptions cover contractors doing less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year and qualifying large retailers.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Anyone who owns or operates a home improvement business or who offers, performs, or agrees to perform home improvements in Pennsylvania must register with the Office of Attorney General unless they fall within two exceptions: small contractors (less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year) and large retailers (net worth or more than $50 million).
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Agency guidance

Construction of a new home is not a home improvement under this registration law.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
construction of a new home is not considered a home improvement under the law.
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When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.
Official source

Renewal period in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Registration costs $100 every two years.
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What does it cost?

Application fee

$100

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Registration costs $100 every two years.
Official source

Renewal fee

$100

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Registration costs $100 every two years.
Official source

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

Commercial general liability insurance must include at least $50,000 personal-injury coverage and $50,000 property-damage coverage; self-insured applicants submit the specified certificate, attestation and member list.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with: At least $50,000 personal injury coverage. At least $50,000 property damage coverage. If self‑insured, submit: A self‑insurance certificate and attestation. A member list.
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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 Pennsylvania?

Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.

Source and quotation
Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

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

Board

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

Anyone who owns or operates a home improvement business or who offers, performs, or agrees to perform home improvements in Pennsylvania must register with the Office of Attorney General
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/businesses-and-organizations/home-improvement-contractor-registration/frequently-asked-questions/

Frequently Asked Questions
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://hic.attorneygeneral.gov/Home/

Use this site to register, renew, or update your contractor registration with the PA Office of Attorney General.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$100

100

Registration costs $100 every two years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Renewal

$100

100

Registration costs $100 every two years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.

Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially. Applies to: Pennsylvania home improvement contractor registrations

Home improvement contractor registrations are valid for two years, and must be renewed biennially.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Home-improvement businesses must register unless exempt. The listed exemptions cover contractors doing less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year and qualifying large retailers.

Home-improvement businesses must register unless exempt. The listed exemptions cover contractors doing less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year and qualifying large retailers.

Anyone who owns or operates a home improvement business or who offers, performs, or agrees to perform home improvements in Pennsylvania must register with the Office of Attorney General unless they fall within two exceptions: small contractors (less than $5,000 of work in a calendar year) and large retailers (net worth or more than $50 million).
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Construction of a new home is not a home improvement under this registration law.

Construction of a new home is not a home improvement under this registration law.

construction of a new home is not considered a home improvement under the law.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal period in years

2 years

2

Registration costs $100 every two years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

Commercial general liability insurance must include at least $50,000 personal-injury coverage and $50,000 property-damage coverage; self-insured applicants submit the specified certificate, attestation and member list.

Commercial general liability insurance must include at least $50,000 personal-injury coverage and $50,000 property-damage coverage; self-insured applicants submit the specified certificate, attestation and member list.

Proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with: At least $50,000 personal injury coverage. At least $50,000 property damage coverage. If self‑insured, submit: A self‑insurance certificate and attestation. A member list.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Out-of-state contractors offering or performing home improvements in Pennsylvania must comply with Pennsylvania's registration law.

Out-of-state contractors offering or performing home improvements in Pennsylvania must comply with Pennsylvania's registration law.

Does the law apply to out-of-state contractors? Yes. Any contractor who offers or performs home improvements in Pennsylvania must comply with the law.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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