NEW: Rhode Island Commercial Roofing Contractors License

The RI Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board has announced that as of January 1, 2020, it will begin issuing new professional licenses, mandated by the General Assembly years ago, for the building and construction industries.

The new disciplines which must become licensed include commercial roofing contractors, building inspectors, and other trades. Contractors have until April 1, 2020 to become licensed.

The Application Process for Commercial Roofing Contractors requires:

  • $400 licensing fee
  • Proof of $1,500,000 in liability insurance
  • Proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance
  • (For Out of State Contractors) A registered agent who maintains an office or residence in state
  • Has registered as a contractor before July 1, 2015 or taken the new roofing contractors exam available 2/1/2020

For more information please see the Board’s website at www.crb.ri.gov.

Or see the application below:

Commercial Roofing Contractor New Application v2