Roofer licensing in Washington

Whether the state licenses or registers residential roofers, who does it, and where to look a roofer up.

State requirement

State registration

Thresholds and notes

Roofing is one of 63 specialties that require contractor registration. Specialty contractors need a $15,000 bond and general liability insurance.

Who licenses or registers roofers

Washington Department of Labor & Industries

Official lookup

https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/

Source: Washington L&I: Register as a contractor. Verified September 15, 2026. Information, not legal advice.