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Illinois Roofing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Limited Roofing Contractor License (residential, up to 8 units) (Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Contractor) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $125 and requires a bond of $10,000 (verify with the board). The Unlimited Roofing Contractor License (residential, commercial, industrial) (Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Contractor) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $125 and requires a bond of $25,000 (verify with the board). Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

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Limited Roofing Contractor License (residential, up to 8 units)

Limited · State license · Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Contractor

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (888) 473-4858
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
All roofing licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year regardless of issue date (next: Dec 31, 2027).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $125
Late fee
No separate late fee is set in the roofing fee rule; a license that was not renewed is restored for about $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Restoration of a license that was not renewed costs about $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees, capped at about $375. If the license lapses or the qualifying party leaves, the business must designate a qualifying party who has passed the Illinois exam. The license is inoperable without an active qualifying party.

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
Public liability and property damage insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence for property damage and $500,000 per occurrence for personal injury or bodily harm, shown on IDFPR form RF-INS, with 30 days written notice to IDFPR before cancellation. Businesses with employees must show workers' compensation coverage (or self-insurer approval) and an IDES statement that unemployment insurance is not delinquent. A continuous $10,000 surety bond on IDFPR form BD-LRF is required for new and renewal applications.
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Renewal requires a statement that insurance and bonding are still in place, the fee ($62.50 per year, so $125 per two-year term) and the name of the designated qualifying party. The qualifying party holds a separate IDFPR Roofing Contractor Qualifying Party license. Notify IDFPR within 30 business days if the qualifying party leaves. Application fee $125. IDFPR: 1 (888) 473-4858, licensing questions 800-560-6420.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Unlimited Roofing Contractor License (residential, commercial, industrial)

Unlimited · State license · Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Contractor

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (888) 473-4858
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
All roofing licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year regardless of issue date (next: Dec 31, 2027).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $125
Late fee
No separate late fee is set in the roofing fee rule; a license that was not renewed is restored for about $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Restoration of a license that was not renewed costs about $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees, capped at about $375. If the license lapses or the qualifying party leaves, the business must designate a qualifying party who has passed the Illinois exam. The license is inoperable without an active qualifying party.

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: $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Public liability and property damage insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence for property damage and $500,000 per occurrence for personal injury or bodily harm, shown on IDFPR form RF-INS, with 30 days written notice to IDFPR before cancellation. Businesses with employees must show workers' compensation coverage (or self-insurer approval) and an IDES statement that unemployment insurance is not delinquent. A continuous $25,000 surety bond on IDFPR form BD-URF is required for new and renewal applications.
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Renewal requires a statement that insurance and bonding are still in place, the fee ($62.50 per year, so $125 per two-year term) and the name of the designated qualifying party. The qualifying party holds a separate IDFPR Roofing Contractor Qualifying Party license. Notify IDFPR within 30 business days if the qualifying party leaves. Application fee $125. IDFPR: 1 (888) 473-4858, licensing questions 800-560-6420.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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How to renew

  1. 1Check your Limited Roofing Contractor License (residential, up to 8 units) deadline: All roofing licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year regardless of issue date (next: Dec 31, 2027).
  2. 2Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  3. 3Renew online at https://idfpr.illinois.gov/renewals/defaultssl.html
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $125, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: No separate late fee is set in the roofing fee rule; a license that was not renewed is restored for about $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees.
  6. 6Check your Unlimited Roofing Contractor License (residential, commercial, industrial) deadline: All roofing licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year regardless of issue date (next: Dec 31, 2027).

Illinois Roofing renewal questions

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

When does an Illinois roofing license expire?

Limited Roofing Contractor License (residential, up to 8 units): renews every 2 years. All roofing licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year regardless of issue date (next: Dec 31, 2027). Unlimited Roofing Contractor License (residential, commercial, industrial): renews every 2 years. All roofing licenses expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year regardless of issue date (next: Dec 31, 2027). Check with Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Contractor before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Illinois roofing license need?

Limited Roofing Contractor License (residential, up to 8 units): no CE required. Unlimited Roofing Contractor License (residential, commercial, industrial): no CE required. Check with Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Contractor before you rely on it.

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

Limited Roofing Contractor License (residential, up to 8 units): About $125. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Illinois roofing license expires?

No separate late fee is set in the roofing fee rule; a license that was not renewed is restored for about $50 plus all lapsed renewal fees. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

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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