Construction / Roofing Contractor License / Oklahoma
- Oklahoma
- Roofing Contractor
- Commercial & Residential
- Updated Oct 2026
How to Get Your Oklahoma Roofing Contractor License
What Oklahoma roofers need to get licensed with the Construction Industries Board: the commercial roofing exams, insurance, the new residential roofing endorsement and how to stay licensed.
Last updated October 27, 2026 from Oklahoma Construction Industries Board requirements
Application fee
$30
Plus $275 registration and commercial endorsement fee and $92 per exam portion
Exam time
4.5 hrs
Commercial Roofing (150 min) + Business & Law (120 min)
Time to get license
Varies
No minimum experience period is stated
Continuing ed
Required
Before each renewal; hours not stated
Overview
Do you need an Oklahoma roofing contractor license?
Yes. Oklahoma requires anyone who does roofing work for compensation to be licensed with the Construction Industries Board. Starting July 1, 2026, residential roofing work also needs a Residential Roofing Endorsement.
License required when
- You do any roofing activity for compensation
- You install, repair, reroof, maintain or waterproof roofs on commercial or industrial buildings
- You supervise roofing personnel, supply materials or solicit commercial roofing contracts
- You do residential roofing work after July 1, 2026 (Residential Roofing Endorsement)
Common exceptions
- The source notes don’t list exemptions, so check the Roofing Contractor Registration Act (Title 59, Section 1151) before you rely on one
- Workers’ comp can be replaced by a valid exemption
Penalties for unlicensed work
The CIB can fine roofers who work without a license under its fine schedule (Title 158, Chapter 10). Check the CIB fine schedule for current amounts.
Your fast-track Oklahoma roofing contractor license checklist
The Oklahoma application, one page
- Business name registered with the Secretary of State
- Qualifying party who is 18+ and an owner, officer, member or partner
- CIB application approved before testing
- Passing scores on Commercial Roofing and Business & Law
- $1,000,000 general liability certificate
- Workers’ comp certificate or exemption
Types
Oklahoma roofing contractor license types and classifications
Commercial roofing is the core license. A separate Residential Roofing Endorsement now covers home roofing work.
COM
Most common
Commercial Roofing Contractor
Install, renovate, reroof, repair, maintain and waterproof roofs using shingles, asphalt, metal and other materials on residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Exam
Commercial Roofing + Business & Law
Limit
Not stated
RES
Required from July 1, 2026
Residential Roofing Endorsement
Needed to legally do residential roofing work in Oklahoma after July 1, 2026. Requires passing a CIB-approved exam.
Exam
Residential Roofing (in development)
Limit
Not stated
Requirements
Oklahoma roofing contractor license requirements, class by class
The qualifying party carries the license for the business. Here’s what’s required for each license.
| Requirement | Commercial Roofing | Residential Endorsement |
|---|---|---|
| Exams | Commercial Roofing + Business & Law | CIB-approved Residential Roofing exam |
| Minimum age | 18 (qualifying party) | Not stated |
| Qualifying party | Owner, officer, LLC member or general partner active in the trade | Not stated |
| Business registration | Secretary of State | Not stated |
| General liability | $1,000,000 | Not stated |
| Workers’ comp | Required or exemption | Not stated |
| Experience | Not stated | Not stated |
Steps
How to get your Oklahoma roofing contractor license, step by step
- Register your businessBefore you apply
Register your business name with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Your qualifying party must be an owner, officer, LLC member or general partner who is active in the trade, and at least 18. - Submit your application to the CIBBefore the exam
Apply to the Construction Industries Board first and pay the $30 commercial endorsement application fee plus the $275 initial registration and endorsement fee. Pre-approval is required before you can test. - Pass both examsExam day
Once you’re approved, schedule with PSI. You’ll take the Commercial Roofing exam (50 questions, 150 minutes, 70% to pass) and the Roofing Business & Law exam (50 questions, 120 minutes, 70% to pass). PSI charges $92 for each exam portion. - Get your insuranceBefore licensing
Carry $1,000,000 in general liability insurance plus workers’ comp or an exemption. - Get your licenseThrough the CIB
Finish your application with the CIB to receive your Oklahoma roofing registration with commercial endorsement. - Add the residential endorsementFrom July 1, 2026
If you do residential roofing, pass the CIB-approved Residential Roofing exam to add the endorsement.
Exam
What to expect on the Oklahoma roofing contractor exam
Commercial roofing applicants take two exams. The Commercial Roofing exam is open book, and you can tab and highlight the approved references.
Format
Open book
Questions
50 (Commercial Roofing)
Passing score
70%
Exam vendor
PSI
Scoring & content
- Commercial Roofing: 50 questions, 150 minutes, 70% to pass
- Topics: general roofing, low slope, architectural metal and sheet metal flashing, moisture and energy control, repairs and reroofing, safety
- Business & Law: 120 minutes, covering bidding, contracts, finance, payroll, risk and licensing
- 2024 codes allowed from September 14, 2026; 2018 codes no longer allowed after December 14, 2026
- The Residential Roofing exam is still being developed by the CIB Committee of Roofing Examiners
Retake policy
- PSI charges $92 for each exam portion, whether it’s your first attempt or a retake
- After a first failure, wait 30 days before retesting
- After a second or later failure, wait 90 days before each retest
- Pre-approval from the CIB is required before testing
Exam references · Open book
The Commercial Roofing Contractor exam is open book, and the approved references can be tabbed and highlighted. You also have to pass the Roofing Business and Law exam; our sources list the NASCLA guide and state laws for it but don’t say whether that exam is open book.
| Book | Edition | Use |
|---|---|---|
| SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual — Commercial Roofing exam | Not stated | Allowed in exam |
| International Building Code (IBC) — Commercial Roofing exam | 2024 | Allowed in exam |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-Slope Roof Systems — Commercial Roofing exam | Not stated | Allowed in exam |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems — Commercial Roofing exam | Not stated | Allowed in exam |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems — Commercial Roofing exam | Not stated | Allowed in exam |
| NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing, Condensation Control and Reroofing — Commercial Roofing exam | Not stated | Allowed in exam |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations — Commercial Roofing exam | Not stated | Allowed in exam |
| NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management — Business and Law exam | Basic edition | Not stated |
| Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration Act, Title 59, Section 1151 — Business and Law exam | Not stated | Not stated |
| Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Regulations, Title 158, Chapter 85 — Business and Law exam | Not stated | Not stated |
| Oklahoma Fine Schedule, Title 158, Chapter 10 — Business and Law exam | Not stated | Not stated |
| Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act, Title 85A, Chapter 1 — Business and Law exam | Not stated | Not stated |
| Oklahoma Lien Law, Title 42, Chapter 3 — Business and Law exam | Not stated | Not stated |
The 2024 codes can be used from 9/14/2026, and the 2018 codes are no longer allowed starting 12/14/2026. The new Residential Roofing exam is still being developed, so no reference list has been published for it yet.
Prep
Best Oklahoma roofing contractor exam prep, compared
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Costs
How much does an Oklahoma roofing contractor license cost?
| Item | Type | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Application for commercial endorsement | Fixed | $30 |
| Initial roofing contractor registration | Fixed | $75 |
| Initial commercial endorsement | Fixed | $200 |
| Exam fees (PSI, $92 per portion, 2 portions) | Fixed | $184 |
| Reference books | Variable | Varies |
| General liability ($1M) and workers’ comp | Variable | Varies |
| State fees and exams | Commercial endorsement; excludes books, insurance and retakes | $489 |
Fees from the CIB roofing rules (OAC 158:85-2-5) and the PSI candidate information bulletin effective 9/11/2026, checked October 2026.
Reciprocity
Does Oklahoma accept out-of-state roofing contractor licenses?
Oklahoma handles reciprocity case by case rather than through fixed agreements.
All states — case-by-case review
Contact the CIB with your out-of-state license details to see whether any exams can be waived. Otherwise, apply as a new applicant.
Local
Do Oklahoma cities and counties have their own roofing contractor licensing rules?
Your state roofing license comes from the CIB. Cities and counties still handle permits and inspections.
State handles
- Roofing contractor licenses and the residential endorsement
- Exam approval and scheduling
- Continuing education and renewals
- Fines under the CIB fine schedule
City & county handle
- Building permits
- Roofing inspections
- Local business requirements
Governance
Who regulates roofing contractors in Oklahoma
Oversight responsibilities
- Licenses commercial roofing contractors and issues residential endorsements
- Approves applicants to sit for the exams
- Sets continuing education for renewal
- Enforces the Roofing Contractor Registration Act and fines violators
Maintenance
How to renew your Oklahoma roofing contractor license and keep it active
Oklahoma roofing registrations and commercial endorsements renew every year before the end of your birth month. You must finish any required continuing education before you renew.
Renewal cycle
Annual (birth month)
CE hours
Required (hours not stated)
Renewal fee
$175
Late penalty
$100 (31 to 60 days late)
Renewing your license?
See the Oklahoma CE guide: hours, deadline, required topics and how to renew.
FAQ
Oklahoma roofing contractor license FAQs
Do I need a license to do roofing in Oklahoma?
Yes. Anyone who does roofing work for compensation in Oklahoma needs a license from the Construction Industries Board.
What is the Residential Roofing Endorsement?
Starting July 1, 2026, roofers working on residential projects need this endorsement. It requires passing a CIB-approved Residential Roofing exam, which is still being developed.
How many exams do I take for a commercial roofing license?
Two: the Commercial Roofing exam and the Roofing Business & Law exam.
Is the Oklahoma roofing exam open book?
Yes. The Commercial Roofing exam is open book, and you can tab and highlight the approved references. You need 70% to pass.
How much insurance do I need?
$1,000,000 in general liability insurance, plus workers’ comp or a valid exemption.
How much does an Oklahoma roofing license cost?
For a commercial endorsement you pay a $30 application fee, a $75 registration fee and a $200 endorsement fee to the CIB, plus $92 to PSI for each of the two exam portions. That’s $489 before insurance and books. Renewal is $175 a year.
Does Oklahoma accept out-of-state roofing licenses?
Only case by case. Contact the CIB to see whether your license qualifies for any waiver.
Is continuing education required?
Yes. Oklahoma requires continuing education before each renewal.
Sources
Official sources for the Oklahoma roofing contractor license
- Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
- Roofing Contractor Registration Act, Title 59, Section 1151 (PDF)
- Roofing Contractor Regulations, Title 158, Chapter 85 (PDF)
- CIB Fine Schedule, Title 158, Chapter 10 (PDF)
- Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act, Title 85A (PDF)
- Oklahoma Lien Law, Title 42 (PDF)
- PSI Candidate Information Bulletin, Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing and Plumbing Examinations (PDF)
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