Roofing Contractor License Bond in Illinois

What this bond requires in Illinois

Illinois does not issue a statewide general contractor license. The Roofing Industry Licensing Act (225 ILCS 335) requires a $10,000 surety bond for roofing contractors filed with IDFPR. Plumbers are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and electricians are licensed at the municipal level. Most local jurisdictions (e.g., Chicago) impose their own contractor bond requirements separately.

Who requires it

The roofing contractor license bond is required by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Board under 225 ILCS 335 (Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act), Section 3(2)(d).

How to file in Illinois

Roofing contractors apply through IDFPR using the Roofing Contractor application (Form RF) along with a Roofing Contractor Qualifying Party Designation (Form RF-QP). The $10,000 surety bond must be submitted with the application, along with proof of insurance and the licensing fee. Applications and renewals are processed via IDFPR online portal.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a roofing contractor license bond required in Illinois?

Yes. Illinois requires roofing contractor license bonds issued by an admitted surety. The required amount is $10,000.

How much is the bond in Illinois?

The bond amount is $10,000. Your annual premium is a small percentage of that, based on credit and experience.

Who requires the bond?

The bond is required by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Roofing Board.

How is the bond filed?

Roofing contractors apply through IDFPR using the Roofing Contractor application (Form RF) along with a Roofing Contractor Qualifying Party Designation (Form RF-QP). The $10,000 surety bond must be submitted with the application, along with proof of insurance and the licensing fee. Applications and renewals are processed via IDFPR online portal.

What does the bond cover?

Surety bonds protect the obligee, not the principal. If you fail to meet the obligation the bond guarantees, the surety pays the claim and recovers from you.

Is a surety bond the same as insurance?

No. Insurance protects you. A surety bond protects whoever required the bond. You repay the surety for any claim they pay.