Wisconsin Roofing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Dwelling Contractor Restricted (certificate of financial responsibility by bond under $25,000) (Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $25 and requires a bond of $5,000 (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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Dwelling Contractor Restricted (certificate of financial responsibility by bond under $25,000)

DCR · State license · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

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Renew on the official site 608-266-2112

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Anniversary of the issue date, annually (valid one year).

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Grace period: No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (1 year) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $25
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A credential may be renewed up to one term (1 year) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $15 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
Reinstatement: Reinstatement is required if the credential has been expired more than 1 year (about $200 fee plus application and credential fees).

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: $5,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Wisconsin has no standalone state roofing license. To obtain a building permit for a one- or two-family dwelling (including re-roofs where a permit applies), the contractor needs a Dwelling Contractor or Dwelling Contractor Restricted certification and must hold or employ a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (Wis. Stat. 101.654; SPS 305.31). Restricted is the same certification issued on a bond under $25,000, with the work-value cap. Local municipal rules may add requirements. Lead-safe (RRP) certification is separately required for pre-1978 housing.

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How to renew

1Check your Dwelling Contractor Restricted (certificate of financial responsibility by bond under $25,000) deadline: Anniversary of the issue date, annually (valid one year).
2Confirm your bond meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renew online at https://license.wi.gov/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $25, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: A credential may be renewed up to one term (1 year) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $15 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).

Wisconsin Roofing renewal questions

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

When does a Wisconsin roofing license expire?

Dwelling Contractor Restricted (certificate of financial responsibility by bond under $25,000): renews every year. Anniversary of the issue date, annually (valid one year). Check with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Wisconsin roofing license need?

Dwelling Contractor Restricted (certificate of financial responsibility by bond under $25,000): no CE required. Check with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Wisconsin roofing license?

No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (1 year) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated. Check with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Wisconsin roofing license?

Dwelling Contractor Restricted (certificate of financial responsibility by bond under $25,000): About $25. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Wisconsin roofing license expires?

A credential may be renewed up to one term (1 year) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $15 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)). 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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