Roofer / Virginia
2026 data Virginia board official source

Virginia Roofer License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Installs, repairs, and maintains roofs.

What the Virginia data shows for Roofers

Virginia sets the entry bar for roofers at board-approved training and a passing score on a state-approved exam. The credential is administered under Virginia's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Budget $150 to get started on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Virginia, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Virginia handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Roofer · Virginia

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 Virginia

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 Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Roofer in Virginia? ▼
Virginia's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Roofer in Virginia? ▼
To become a licensed roofer in Virginia, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Virginia licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Roofer license to Virginia from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for roofers in Virginia - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Virginia licensing board for the current process.
Does Virginia require a background check for Roofer licensing? ▼
Virginia does not currently require a criminal background check for roofer licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.

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

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

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