Contractor Registration (applies to roofers; no roofing license)
State registration · DOPL - Idaho Contractors Board / Public Works Contractors License Board
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Continuing education
- Not required
- Deadline rule
- Registration expires on registrant's birthday (individuals) or original issue anniversary (businesses). Initially 12 months; DOPL moved to 2-year registrations from Oct 14, 2025 (odd birth years in 2025, even birth years in 2026). Renewal notice ~6 weeks before expiration; may renew up to 60 days early.
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- Grace period
- None stated.
Fees, approximate
- Renewal fee
- About $120
- Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement fee about $40 in addition to renewal fee (board page, effective July 1, 2026). DOPL notice: if you miss the deadline you owe reinstatement fees plus the 2-year license fee.- Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Pay the about $40 reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee (fee schedule effective July 1, 2026); DOPL notice says a missed deadline also requires the 2-year registration fee.
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
- General liability insurance of at least $300,000 single limit including products and completed operations, and workers' compensation insurance or a statement of why it is not required (Contractors Board FAQ).
- Reciprocity
- Not applicable (registration only; no exam).
Notes
Idaho has no state roofing license; roofers must hold Idaho contractor registration (Idaho Code Title 54 Ch. 52). Fees (effective July 1, 2026): individual or business $120 initial and biennial renewal ($60 annual renewal), reinstatement $40. Registration is required for construction jobs over $2,000 (labor plus materials) unless exempt; contractors licensed in the electrical, plumbing or HVAC trades need not register unless working beyond their license scope. Display the registration number on ads, contracts and permits. Active military may qualify for a fee waiver (Idaho Code 67-2602A). City and county business licenses and permits may also apply. The Contractors Board FAQ still describes annual renewal, which is superseded by the 2025 biennial transition.