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The most expensive state for roofing contractor licensing is Arizona at $700. The cheapest is Rhode Island at $150. Budget for an average of $437 across all states.
Highest
$700
Arizona
Average
$437
across 27 states
Median
$450
14 states at or below
Range
$550
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | $700–$800 | $100–$200 | — |
| #1 | New Mexico | $700 | $200 | — |
| #3 | California | $680 | $450 | — |
| #4 | Nevada | $600–$1,100 | $200–$600 | — |
| #5 | Alaska | $550 | $300 | — |
| #5 | District of Columbia | $550 | $200 | — |
| #7 | Oregon | $525 | $200 | — |
| #8 | Florida | $524–$599 | $150 | 14 hrs |
| #9 | Alabama | $500 | $100–$200 | 6 hrs |
| #9 | Maryland | $500 | $300 | — |
| #9 | Tennessee | $500 | $200 | 4 hrs |
| #9 | Virginia | $500 | $150 | — |
| #13 | North Carolina | $475 | $125 | — |
| #14 | Louisiana | $450 | $200 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Michigan | $450 | $200 | 21 hrs |
| #14 | Mississippi | $450–$600 | $150–$300 | — |
| #17 | Arkansas | $400 | $100 | — |
| #17 | Minnesota | $400 | $200 | — |
| #17 | South Carolina | $400 | $100 | — |
| #20 | Utah | $375 | $100 | 6 hrs |
| #21 | Georgia | $350 | $100 | — |
| #21 | Massachusetts | $350 | $100 | — |
| #23 | Connecticut | $195 | $20 | — |
| #24 | New Jersey | $180 | $90 | — |
| #24 | Washington | $180 | $60 | — |
| #26 | Hawaii | $175 | $50 | — |
| #27 | Rhode Island | $150 | $50 | — |
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Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
Arizona has the highest total initial licensing fees at $700. The national average is $437.
There is significant variation across the 27 states with data. Values range from $150 to $700, with a median of $450.