How Do I Verify a Roofing Contractor's License?

A roofing license number is public record. Verifying it takes 60 seconds on your phone. Any contractor who hesitates to give you their number is a red flag.

How to verify by state

Each state in our coverage area has its own licensing board. Look up the license number the contractor gives you — confirm it's active, in good standing, and the name matches the company you're dealing with.

• Florida: myfloridalicense.com/DBPR
• Texas: tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch
• Louisiana: lslbc.louisiana.gov
• Georgia: verify.sos.ga.gov
• North Carolina: nclicb.state.nc.us
• Virginia: dpor.virginia.gov
• Maryland: dllr.state.md.us/license/mhic

What unlicensed work costs you

Unlicensed roofing work can void your homeowner's insurance policy, create problems when you sell the home, and leave you with zero legal recourse if the roof fails. It's the single most common fraud pattern in coastal states after a major storm.