Roofer / Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Roofer License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Installs, repairs, and maintains roofs.

What the Wisconsin data shows for Roofers

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

Upfront cost is $150 on a 2-year cycle. Wisconsin doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Wisconsin 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 · Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Roofer in Wisconsin? ▼
Wisconsin requires, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Roofer in Wisconsin? ▼
To become a licensed roofer in Wisconsin, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Wisconsin licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Roofer license to Wisconsin from another state? ▼
Out-of-state roofer credentials get a case-by-case review in Wisconsin rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Wisconsin licensing board.
Does Wisconsin require a background check for Roofer licensing? ▼
Wisconsin doesn't condition roofer licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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

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

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

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