Roofer / Oregon
2026 data Oregon board official source

Oregon Roofer License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

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

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Installs, repairs, and maintains roofs.

What the Oregon data shows for Roofers

To practice as a roofer in Oregon, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under Oregon's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

The initial price tag is $150 every 2 years. Oregon doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Oregon reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Roofer · Oregon

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 Oregon

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

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Roofer in Oregon? ▼
In Oregon, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Roofer in Oregon? ▼
To become a licensed roofer in Oregon, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Oregon licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Roofer license to Oregon from another state? ▼
Oregon evaluates out-of-state roofer licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Oregon licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Oregon require a background check for Roofer licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to roofer licensing in Oregon at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

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What to do with this roofer license

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

  • See how Oregon'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 Oregon's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Oregon overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Oregon 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.