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Oklahoma Roofing License Requirements (2026)

Gabriel Giner

By Gabriel Giner, Editor  ·  Reviewed 2026-05-04  ·  CLR Editorial Review Desk

The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) administers the Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration Act under 59 O.S. §1151.1 et seq. Every contractor performing residential or commercial roofing in Oklahoma must register with CIB, post a $5,000 surety bond, carry general liability and workers compensation, and comply with the storm-chaser provisions of 36 O.S. §1219.1 (insurance deductible non-waiver). There is no trade exam — registration is consumer-protection based. Roofing is the only trade in Oklahoma with a statewide registration but no trade exam, in contrast to the CIB-administered electrical, plumbing, and mechanical journeyman/contractor exams.

Regulatory Oversight

This license is issued and enforced by Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) pursuant to Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 §1000 et seq. (plumbing) and §1680 et seq. (electrical and mechanical/HVAC). The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board licenses individual journeymen and contractors for the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical (HVAC/refrigeration) trades statewide, administers PSI examinations, and conducts disciplinary proceedings. Oklahoma has no statewide general contractor license — general contracting is regulated by individual cities.

Who May Apply

At a minimum the applicant has to be 18 years old and supply a valid Social Security Number. No OK residency requirement.

Good moral character

CIB reviews fraud and consumer protection complaints.

Background investigation

Disclosure on application; CIB may request documentation.

Required Experience and Education

Eligibility here is not measured in years of experience but by no experience threshold — Roofing Contractor Registration is a consumer protection registration, per the cited materials.

Education substitution

Not applicable.

Examination Requirements

This credential carries no state-administered written exam under the cited sources. What governs instead is: None — Oklahoma does not require a roofing trade exam.

Insurance and Financial Requirements

The CIB requires a $5,000 contractor license surety bond to be on file before the license will issue.

General liability

Minimum $50,000 GL bodily injury / $50,000 property damage required at registration under 59 O.S. §1151.5. Market practice $1,000,000.

Workers' compensation

Mandatory for every OK employer with one or more employees under 85A O.S. §2. Sole proprietors may exempt themselves but not their employees.

Additional financial requirements

No financial statement required. $5,000 surety bond required under 59 O.S. §1151.5.

Licensing Fees

Fee Amount
Application (non-refundable)$100
Initial license$100
Renewal (every year)$100

Keeping the License Current

Renewal of the Oklahoma Roofing Contractor Registration (CIB) comes due every year. As cited, the renewal fee stands at $100. Annual renewal. Lapsed bond or insurance suspends the registration.

Continuing education: No CE required.

Downloadable Asset

2026 Oklahoma Roofing License Roadmap (PDF) — a printable step-by-step checklist for the application process.

Download the PDF roadmap →

Reciprocity and License Transfer

The NASCLA Accredited Examination is not accepted by Oklahoma for this classification.

Reciprocal State Accepted Exam Conditions
No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified.

No reciprocity. Registration is universal for OK roofing.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares Roofing license requirements in every state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

Application Process, Step by Step

  1. Register the business entity with the OK Secretary of State. LLC or corporation filing plus EIN.
  2. Bind general liability ($50K/$50K minimum). Certificate filed with the CIB application.
  3. Post the $5,000 surety bond. Required under 59 O.S. §1151.5.
  4. Bind Oklahoma workers compensation. Mandatory at one employee under 85A O.S. §2.
  5. Submit the CIB Roofing Contractor Registration application. $100 annual fee.
  6. Comply with 36 O.S. §1219.1 storm-chaser deductible non-waiver rule. Cannot waive or rebate insurance deductible on residential roofing.
  7. Adopt CIB-compliant contract template with three-day rescission. Required under 59 O.S. §1151.7.
  8. Renew CIB registration annually. $100 with updated bond and insurance.

Document Checklist

These are the pieces to lock down before filing with CIB:

  • ☐  OK Secretary of State entity registration
  • ☐  CIB Roofing Contractor Registration application + $100
  • ☐  $5,000 surety bond
  • ☐  $50K/$50K minimum GL certificate
  • ☐  OK workers compensation declaration page
  • ☐  CIB-compliant contract template with three-day rescission

Recommended References

These are the preparation and reference materials tied to this credential — cited by the regulator or widely used by applicants. CLR earns nothing from listing them.

  • 59 O.S. §1151.1 et seq. — Roofing Contractor Registration Act — State of Oklahoma. Primary statute.
  • 36 O.S. §1219.1 — Insurance deductible non-waiver — State of Oklahoma. Storm-chaser law.
  • Oklahoma Residential Code (IRC adoption) — OK Uniform Building Code Commission. Roof assembly requirements.

Frequent Application Errors

Working from the cited board instructions, here are the snags most likely to trip up a Oklahoma Roofing filing.

Tornado-alley uplift

OK enforces ASCE 7 wind loads. Six-nail patterns and ring-shank fasteners required in Tornado Alley counties. Three-tab shingles fail uplift in Norman/Moore corridor.

Storm-chaser deductible rebating

36 O.S. §1219.1 makes deductible rebating a crime. Out-of-state storm chasers sweep in after hail events; OK AG and CIB coordinate enforcement.

Hail damage scope inflation

OK Insurance Department investigates roofing contractors who inflate hail scopes for insurance fraud. Document with photos and ladder assist.

OSHA fall protection

Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.501 at six feet. OK has no state plan — federal OSHA enforces directly.

Working without CIB registration

Unregistered roofing in OK is a misdemeanor under 59 O.S. §1151.10 with civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation.

Other Oklahoma Trade Licenses

Should the Roofing path not apply, these other Oklahoma trade guides from CLR may help:

Questions Applicants Ask

Does Oklahoma license roofing contractors?

Yes. The Construction Industries Board administers the Roofing Contractor Registration Act under 59 O.S. §1151.1. Registration is mandatory but there is no trade exam.

How much is the Oklahoma roofing bond?

$5,000 surety bond under 59 O.S. §1151.5. Plus $50,000/$50,000 GL minimums.

What is the storm-chaser deductible rule?

36 O.S. §1219.1 prohibits any roofing contractor from waiving, rebating, or paying an insurance deductible on residential roofing. Oklahoma AG actively prosecutes after hail and tornado events.

Is workers comp mandatory?

Yes at one or more employees under 85A O.S. §2. Sole proprietors may exempt themselves but not their employees.

When does the CIB registration renew?

Annually. $100 fee with updated bond and insurance.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

  1. Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
  2. Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 §1680 (Electrical License Act)
  3. Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 §1000 (Plumbing License Law)
  4. PSI Oklahoma Candidate Information Bulletin
  5. City of Oklahoma City — Development Services
  6. City of Tulsa — Permit Center

Verified 2026-05-04  ·  Next scheduled review 2026-08-02