OklahomaOklahoma will require residential roofers to earn endorsements
Starting January 1, 2027, covered residential roofers must hold an endorsement, while contractors and subcontractors must follow job-site credential rules.
What it does
Residential roofers must get an endorsement before doing covered work. Some current contractors have a transition period, and contractors with a current commercial endorsement are exempt from the exam and extra training.
Contractors and subcontractors must use properly registered and endorsed roofers when required and show job-site proof of the supervising roofer’s credentials. Enforcement may reach everyone from workers to the contractor who dealt with the owner.
Each roofing firm may have only one qualifying party responsible for its roofing work. That person must meet the registration, experience, and ability requirements.
Argument forHomeowners could have more confidence in residential roofers because most must pass an exam or complete approved training to receive an endorsement.
Argument againstRoofers and contractors could face enforcement for missing job-site proof, including when another company arranged the work.
More detail
Covered residential roofing contractors must receive a residential roofer endorsement before performing covered work. The requirement applies to residential roofing work in Oklahoma, subject to the stated labor-only crew exception. Labor-only crews are exempt from the endorsement if they provide only labor, work directly for a registered contractor with a residential endorsement, and provide no materials. Contractors registered and in good standing by January 1, 2027, have until January 1, 2028, to pass the exam or complete 10 additional approved training hours. Those with a current commercial endorsement are exempt from the exam and extra training. The endorsement requirement begins January 1, 2027. Eligible contractors have until January 1, 2028, to meet the transition requirements.
Contractors and subcontractors must use properly registered and endorsed roofers when required and provide job-site proof of the supervising qualifying party’s credentials. These requirements apply to roofing jobs that require registration or an endorsement. Enforcement may reach each person doing roofing work, each subcontractor, and the contractor who contracted directly with the owner. Labor-only crews must provide proof of their registration and the supervising qualifying party’s credentials when asked.
Each roofing firm may have only one qualifying party responsible for its roofing work. This rule applies to each roofing firm covered by the Roofing Contractor Registration Act. The qualifying party must be a registered individual who meets experience and ability requirements and is responsible for the firm’s roofing work.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- May 12Approved by Governor Kevin Stitt 05/12/2026Became Law
- May 6Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Vote recorded Fourth Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- May 6Enrolled measure signed, returned to House
- May 6Enrolled, signed, to Senate
- May 6Referred for enrollment
- May 6Fourth Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 82 Nays: 7Major
- May 6SA's read, adoptedMajor
- May 5SA's received
- May 5Engrossed to HouseMajor
- May 4Referred for engrossment
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- May 4Measure passed: Ayes: 36 Nays: 11Major
- May 4General Order, Considered
- Apr 28Placed on General Order
- Apr 23Title restored
- Vote recorded Do Pass Amended. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 23Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filedMinor
- Apr 1Second Reading referred to Business and InsuranceMinor
- Mar 30First ReadingMinor
- Mar 30Engrossed, signed, to SenatePassed Senate
- Mar 23Referred for engrossment
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 23Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 71 Nays: 25Passed House
- Mar 23Title stricken
- Mar 23AmendedMajor
- Mar 23General Order
- Mar 4Authored by Senator Coleman (principal Senate author)
- Mar 4CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Commerce and Economic Development Oversight CommitteeMinor
- Mar 3
- Vote recorded Commerce And Economic Development Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 17Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute BusinessMinor
- Vote recorded Business Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 12Referred to BusinessMinor
- Feb 12Referred to Commerce and Economic Development OversightMinor
- Feb 12Withdrawn from Rules Committee
- Feb 3Second Reading referred to RulesMinor
- Feb 2Authored by Representative Sneed
- Feb 2First ReadingIntroduced
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