Licensing Guide · Verified 2026
Roofing Contractor License in Florida
Florida gives roofers two options, and the difference matters more than most guides admit. A Certified contractor is licensed by the state and can work anywhere in Florida. A Registered contractor holds a certificate of competency from one local jurisdiction and can only work there — no state exam required, but you are locked to that county or city.
Who Issues the License
Florida DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) Issues certified and registered contractor licenses under Florida Statutes Ch. 489. Official site →License: Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC) or Registered Roofing Contractor
What You Actually Need
- Certified (statewide): four years of experience, or a combination of college education and experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
- Certified: pass both state exams — Business & Finance, and the Roofing trade exam — with 70% or higher. Exams are open-book.
- Certified: a FICO score of 660 or higher, or post a construction license bond.
- Certified: insurance — at least $100,000 public liability and $25,000 property damage (roofing falls under the "all other categories" group).
- Registered (local only): obtain a certificate of competency from a local licensing authority, then register it with DBPR. No state exam, no state experience requirement — but you can only work in that jurisdiction.
Worth Knowing
Worth knowing: Florida's HB 735 (2021), extended by HB 1383 and SB 1142, preempted local contractor licensing effective July 1, 2025 — but only for trades that do not correspond to a state category. Tile, flooring, painting, paving, sealcoating and tree trimming were deregulated locally. Roofing is a state-defined category under Fla. Stat. 489.105(3), so it was not affected, and Fla. Stat. 489.117 still provides for registration. Several national guides get this wrong in both directions.
How to Verify a License
Hiring someone? Check the license yourself before you sign anything:
DBPR license verification →Official Sources
Licensing rules change and local jurisdictions may add requirements on top of the state. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm with the licensing agency before you apply or hire. Reviewed by the StateDataIndex Editorial Team · Updated July 2026.