Roofer / Colorado
2026 data Colorado board official source

Colorado Roofer License Requirements

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

Installs, repairs, and maintains roofs.

What the Colorado data shows for Roofers

Becoming a licensed roofer in Colorado means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. Colorado regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Upfront cost is $150 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Colorado, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Colorado evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Roofer · Colorado

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Colorado

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Colorado licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Roofer in Colorado?
In Colorado, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Roofer in Colorado?
To become a licensed roofer in Colorado, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Colorado licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Roofer license to Colorado from another state?
Colorado doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for roofers; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Colorado licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Colorado require a background check for Roofer licensing?
Colorado does not currently require a criminal background check for roofer licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.

What to do with this roofer license

Roofer in Colorado is one requirement row in a roofer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Colorado's roofer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Roofer in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Colorado's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Colorado overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Colorado licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.