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How to Check a Roofing License in Arizona (R-42, C-42, CR-42)
How to look up an Arizona roofer on the ROC Contractor Search, what R-42, C-42 and CR-42 mean, the $1,000 handyman exemption, and red flags before you sign.
How to Check a Roofing License in California (C-39)
How to check a California roofer's C-39 license on CSLB, when a B general contractor can take a roof job, and the current $1,000 minor-work exemption.
How to Check a Roofing License in Florida (CCC vs. RC)
Check a Florida roofer's license on MyFloridaLicense.com: CCC vs. RC licenses, the $2,500 exemption, status codes, and when a general contractor can roof.
How to Check a Roofer's License in Your State
Which states license roofers, what the license is called, and the official lookup for FL, CA, AZ, VA, OK, MN, OR and NV, plus what to check and red flags.
Out-of-Town Roofers After a Storm: Why Local and Licensed Matters
Storm chaser roofers: check the local address and state license, who pulls the permit, deposit limits by state, cancel rights, and why to refuse deductible deals.