Alabama Roofing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial roofing: General Contractor license (Prime) from Licensing Board for General Contractors (Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $200. The Residential Roofer License (residential roofing only) (Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $150, requires 6 hours of continuing education and requires a bond of $10,000 (verify with the board). Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Commercial roofing: General Contractor license (Prime) from Licensing Board for General Contractors

Prime-roofing · State license · Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors

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Renew on the official site 334-272-5030

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Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Annual; license expires and becomes invalid on the last day of the licensee's assigned renewal month. Renewal packet is due 30 days before expiration (Rule 230-X-1-.01); packets received more than 45 days before expiration may be returned. Renewal month is set by the first letter of the company name: A=Dec, B=Nov, C=Oct, D/E/F=Sep, G/H=Aug, I/J/K/L=Mar, M/N=Apr, O/P/Q/R=May, S=Jun, T-Z=Jul (Board renewal page; Rules 230-X-1-.38 and .39).

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Grace period: If the renewal form and fee are received at least 30 days before expiration but financial information is not ready, the license is extended 90 days to file it (Rule 230-X-1-.01(3)). A written extension request on company letterhead must be sent before the license expires. Otherwise there is no grace period after the end of the renewal month, but late renewals are accepted up to one year after expiration.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $200
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A $50 late penalty applies if required financial information is not submitted within the 90-day extension period (Rules 230-X-1-.01(3) and .19). The Board form states that renewal information submitted 90 days after expiration is assessed a late penalty. Renewals can be filed up to one year after expiration with the renewal fee and late fee (Rule 230-X-1-.01(4)).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
After more than one year without a current license a new application is required (Rule 230-X-1-.01(4)); the Prime renewal form adds that the trade exam(s) and the business and law exam may also be required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Proof of current liability insurance listing the Board as certificate holder (Alabama License Board for General Contractors, 445 Dexter Ave, Suite 3060, Montgomery AL 36104) is required at renewal; the minimum coverage amount is not stated on the renewal form. A current financial statement (audited, reviewed or compiled under US GAAP by a CPA or approved public accountant, no more than one year old; ALDOT booklet accepted) sets the bid limit. Minimum net worth and working capital is $10,000 or the renewal is rejected; a license bond may be used if financials do not meet the minimum.
Reciprocity: Board-recognized reciprocity states: Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and North Carolina. Requires a license in good standing for one year in a comparable classification with no discipline; the trade exam may be waived with written certification from that state, but the Alabama business law exam is still required. The same qualifying individual must be used. The application must be on file 30 days before issuance (Rule 230-X-1-.40).

Notes

Commercial roofing work costing $100,000 or more requires a Prime General Contractor license with a Roofing and Sheet Metal classification (Rule 230-X-1-.27); reroofing requires a license under the General Contractors law (Rule 230-X-1-.23). Renewal terms are the same as the Prime GC entry. Renewal forms are available online only from the Board website; submit the notarized packet by mail with a $200 money order or cashier's check (personal and company checks are returned). A Prime license can be kept inactive for $200 per year. A general contractor license is required for commercial or public work costing $100,000 or more including labor and materials ($5,000 or more for swimming pools), per Act 2024-277 effective October 1, 2024. The text of Rule 230-X-1-.07 in the administrative code still shows $50,000, which the Act superseded. Residential roofing is licensed separately by the Home Builders Licensure Board. Board phone 334-272-5030.

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Residential Roofer License (residential roofing only)

Roofer · State license · Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board

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Renew on the official site 334-242-2230

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 6 hours
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Six credit hours of Board-approved CE must be completed before the renewal license is issued for all licensees (individual or corporate qualifying representative) under age 60 as of Oct 1 of the renewal year. First renewal is exempt; inactive licenses are exempt until reactivation. The Board recommends finishing CE before Oct 1. Approved courses and providers are listed on the HBLB website.
Deadline rule: Annual; licenses expire December 31. Renewals open Oct 1; timely if received/postmarked by 11:59 PM November 30 (2026 deadline for 2027 license: Nov 30, 2026).

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Grace period: Dec 1-31 is the late period ($50); applications on/after Jan 1 are expired and cannot be handled as renewals.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $150
Late fee: About $50 late fee for renewals postmarked/received Dec 1 - Dec 31.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If an expired roofer license is less than 3 years old, file an expired roofers license application with about $300 (about $150 annual fee plus about $150 nonrefundable processing fee). Renewals postmarked after Dec 31, 2026 are returned for this purpose. After 3 years a new application is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Residential roofing jobs over $2,500 require a roofers license unless the contractor holds an Unlimited home builder license; Limited home builder holders need a roofers license for residential roofing. The roofers license covers residential roofing only; commercial roofing at or above $100,000 requires a Prime General Contractor license from the General Contractors Board. Applicants need a current local business license, or one held within the year before applying; no state exam is listed. Inactive roofers license is $75 per year. Phone 334-242-2230. Late fee is $50 after Nov 30. Credit and debit cards are accepted only online.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Alabama Roofing continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Commercial roofing: General Contractor license (Prime) from Licensing Board for General Contractors deadline: Annual; license expires and becomes invalid on the last day of the licensee's assigned renewal month. Renewal packet is due 30 days before expiration (Rule 230-X-1-.01); packets received more than 45 days before expiration may be returned. Renewal month is set by the first letter of the company name: A=Dec, B=Nov, C=Oct, D/E/F=Sep, G/H=Aug, I/J/K/L=Mar, M/N=Apr, O/P/Q/R=May, S=Jun, T-Z=Jul (Board renewal page; Rules 230-X-1-.38 and .39).
2Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renewal information: https://genconbd.alabama.gov/licensees/renewal-information/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $200, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: A $50 late penalty applies if required financial information is not submitted within the 90-day extension period (Rules 230-X-1-.01(3) and .19). The Board form states that renewal information submitted 90 days after expiration is assessed a late penalty. Renewals can be filed up to one year after expiration with the renewal fee and late fee (Rule 230-X-1-.01(4)).
6Check your Residential Roofer License (residential roofing only) deadline: Annual; licenses expire December 31. Renewals open Oct 1; timely if received/postmarked by 11:59 PM November 30 (2026 deadline for 2027 license: Nov 30, 2026).
7Complete 6 continuing education hours before renewing. Six credit hours of Board-approved CE must be completed before the renewal license is issued for all licensees (individual or corporate qualifying representative) under age 60 as of Oct 1 of the renewal year. First renewal is exempt; inactive licenses are exempt until reactivation. The Board recommends finishing CE before Oct 1. Approved courses and providers are listed on the HBLB website.
8Confirm your bond meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
9Renew online at https://alhobv7prod.glsuite.us/ui/licenseelogin/Login
10Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
11If you miss the deadline: About $50 late fee for renewals postmarked/received Dec 1 - Dec 31.

Alabama Roofing renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does an Alabama roofing license expire?

Commercial roofing: General Contractor license (Prime) from Licensing Board for General Contractors: renews every year. Annual; license expires and becomes invalid on the last day of the licensee's assigned renewal month. Renewal packet is due 30 days before expiration (Rule 230-X-1-.01); packets received more than 45 days before expiration may be returned. Renewal month is set by the first letter of the company name: A=Dec, B=Nov, C=Oct, D/E/F=Sep, G/H=Aug, I/J/K/L=Mar, M/N=Apr, O/P/Q/R=May, S=Jun, T-Z=Jul (Board renewal page; Rules 230-X-1-.38 and .39). Residential Roofer License (residential roofing only): renews every year. Annual; licenses expire December 31. Renewals open Oct 1; timely if received/postmarked by 11:59 PM November 30 (2026 deadline for 2027 license: Nov 30, 2026). Check with Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Alabama roofing license need?

Commercial roofing: General Contractor license (Prime) from Licensing Board for General Contractors: no CE required. Residential Roofer License (residential roofing only): 6 hours per renewal. Check with Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Alabama roofing license?

If the renewal form and fee are received at least 30 days before expiration but financial information is not ready, the license is extended 90 days to file it (Rule 230-X-1-.01(3)). A written extension request on company letterhead must be sent before the license expires. Otherwise there is no grace period after the end of the renewal month, but late renewals are accepted up to one year after expiration. Check with Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Alabama roofing license?

Commercial roofing: General Contractor license (Prime) from Licensing Board for General Contractors: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Alabama roofing license expires?

A $50 late penalty applies if required financial information is not submitted within the 90-day extension period (Rules 230-X-1-.01(3) and .19). The Board form states that renewal information submitted 90 days after expiration is assessed a late penalty. Renewals can be filed up to one year after expiration with the renewal fee and late fee (Rule 230-X-1-.01(4)). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Alabama accept roofing licenses from other states?

Board-recognized reciprocity states: Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and North Carolina. Requires a license in good standing for one year in a comparable classification with no discipline; the trade exam may be waived with written certification from that state, but the Alabama business law exam is still required. The same qualifying individual must be used. The application must be on file 30 days before issuance (Rule 230-X-1-.40). Check with Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors before you rely on it.

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This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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