Florida · Roofer

How to get a Roofer license in Florida

Yes — Florida requires a Roofer license, issued by FL DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). You must pass the state exam, document your qualifying experience. The license fee is $245, and it renews every 2 years.

Florida Roofer license requirements at a glance

License required	Yes (state)
Issuing board	FL DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)
Exam	Yes — State certification exam via Professional Testing, Inc. + Pearson VUE CBT
Experience	One of 5 methods: 4 yrs worker/foreman (>=1 yr foreman), or degree + 1 yr, or college-credit combos; 1 yr = 2,000 hrs
Bond	No
License fee	$245
Renewal	Every 2 year(s)
Reciprocity	Reciprocity agreements + 10-yr out-of-state endorsement (roofing endorsement requires 2-hr Florida Building Code course)

License required

Yes (state)

Issuing board

FL DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB)

Exam

Yes — State certification exam via Professional Testing, Inc. + Pearson VUE CBT

Experience

One of 5 methods: 4 yrs worker/foreman (>=1 yr foreman), or degree + 1 yr, or college-credit combos; 1 yr = 2,000 hrs

Bond

License fee

$245

Renewal

Every 2 year(s)

Reciprocity

Reciprocity agreements + 10-yr out-of-state endorsement (roofing endorsement requires 2-hr Florida Building Code course)

Step by step

Meet the experience requirement. One of 5 methods: 4 yrs worker/foreman (>=1 yr foreman), or degree + 1 yr, or college-credit combos; 1 yr = 2,000 hrs
Pass the required exam. State certification exam via Professional Testing, Inc. + Pearson VUE CBT
Pay the license fee and apply. Submit your application to FL DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) with the $245 fee.
Keep the license current. Renew every 2 years to stay eligible to pull permits.

Fee detail and fine print

Fee $245 or $145 by half-cycle, per CILB 5-I. FICO 660+ or 14-hr course; insurance $100k/$25k. Roofing work cannot be subcontracted to unlicensed roofers. Renewal $205, Aug 31 even years.

Already licensed in another state?

Reciprocity agreements + 10-yr out-of-state endorsement (roofing endorsement requires 2-hr Florida Building Code course)

Florida Roofer reciprocity in detail →

Official source: FL DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) →

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license to work as a roofer in Florida?: Yes. Florida requires a Roofer license issued by FL DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).
How much does a Roofer license cost in Florida?: The license fee is $245. Fee $245 or $145 by half-cycle, per CILB 5-I. FICO 660+ or 14-hr course; insurance $100k/$25k. Roofing work cannot be subcontracted to unlicensed roofers. Renewal $205, Aug 31 even years. Exam, fingerprinting, bond premium and insurance are billed separately where they apply.
How much experience do you need?: One of 5 methods: 4 yrs worker/foreman (>=1 yr foreman), or degree + 1 yr, or college-credit combos; 1 yr = 2,000 hrs
What exam do you have to pass?: State certification exam via Professional Testing, Inc. + Pearson VUE CBT
Is a surety bond required in Florida?: No surety bond is required for this license by FL DBPR — Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). Fee $245 or $145 by half-cycle, per CILB 5-I. FICO 660+ or 14-hr course; insurance $100k/$25k. Roofing work cannot be subcontracted to unlicensed roofers. Renewal $205, Aug 31 even years.
Does Florida have reciprocity with other states?: Reciprocity agreements + 10-yr out-of-state endorsement (roofing endorsement requires 2-hr Florida Building Code course)
How often do you renew?: Every 2 years.