KS REG
AG · ROOFING
Verify / Learn More ↗Roofing Contractor Registration
Statewide registration for commercial or residential roofing for a fee. The supplied source shows numbers commonly formatted as KS Reg: XX-XXXXXXX.
Kansas contractor intelligence
Kansas Contractor License & Trade Guide
Kansas is local-license driven for the core building trades. General contracting, electrical, plumbing and HVAC/mechanical credentials are issued by cities and counties, while statewide construction-adjacent credentials include the Attorney General roofing registration, KDHE environmental licenses and KHRC manufactured-housing licensing. Route opportunities by credential type + issuing jurisdiction.
Source-based build · verify current state registration and the applicable local jurisdiction before relying on a contractor credential
Commercial threshold$50K
Supplied-source threshold for covered commercial work.
Residential new build$50K
Supplied-source threshold for new residential construction.
Remodel / addition$10K
Supplied-source residential remodel/addition threshold.
Residential roofing$10K
Supplied-source residential roofing threshold.
01 · Licensing model
How Kansas Actually Licenses Contractors
Kansas splits contractor eligibility between a small number of statewide specialty/environmental credentials and a much larger local licensing layer for core construction trades.
Kansas does not issue one statewide general-contractor, electrician, plumber or HVAC/mechanical license.
Roofing: contractors performing covered roofing for a fee must hold the Kansas Attorney General roofing registration under the Kansas Roofing Registration Act.
Environmental / specialty: KDHE licenses or certifies asbestos, lead and water-well activity; manufactured-housing licensing is handled through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.
Core trades: local jurisdictions such as Wichita/Sedgwick County MABCD and Johnson County issue contractor classes and master/journeyman trade credentials. Verify the exact jurisdiction where the project is located.
Use Kansas permit activity to identify project signals and route them to the right contractor, trade or supplier audience.
Get Started for FreeSee the 20 Data Points02 · Core licenses
Codes That Shape the Kansas Market
Kansas has one especially important statewide roofing registration plus state specialty credentials and local class/trade codes. The labels below are routing identifiers; most are not prefixes embedded in a statewide license number.
ASB-C
KDHE · ASBESTOS
Verify / Learn More ↗Asbestos Abatement Contractor
State business-entity license for asbestos project work; individual asbestos credentials are separate.
LEAD-RF
KDHE · LEAD
Verify / Learn More ↗Lead Renovation Firm
State lead renovation-firm credential for covered renovation, repair and painting activity.
WWC
KDHE · WATER WELL
Verify / Learn More ↗Water Well Contractor
State license for covered water-well construction, reconstruction or treatment activity.
MH-INST
KHRC · HOUSING
Verify / Learn More ↗Manufactured Home Installer
State manufactured-home installer credential under the Kansas Manufactured Housing Act.
A
LOCAL · GENERAL
Verify / Learn More ↗Class A — General Contractor
Local class used by jurisdictions such as MABCD and Johnson County for broad general contracting scope; not a Kansas state license.
B
LOCAL · BUILDING
Verify / Learn More ↗Class B — Building Contractor
Local building-contractor class; scope and details depend on the issuing jurisdiction.
C
LOCAL · RESIDENTIAL
Verify / Learn More ↗Class C — Residential Contractor
Local residential-contractor class generally used for one- and two-family dwelling scope; verify locally.
Use Kansas permit activity to identify project signals and route them to the right contractor, trade or supplier audience.
Get Started for FreeSee the 20 Data Points03 · Trade routing
Kansas Trade Routing Guide
Kansas trade routing requires both scope matching and jurisdiction awareness. Core trades are local; roofing adds a statewide registration overlay; environmental and manufactured-housing work follow state programs.
A / BLocal · building
Commercial / General Building+
License / routing rule
Use the local contractor class required by the city or county. Class A is the broadest local GC class in the supplied source; Class B is a building-contractor class.
Permit signals
Commercial buildings, additions, tenant improvements, structural remodels and demolitions.
Verify through
Local building department / contractor licensing office.
TigerLeads use
Route by project jurisdiction first, then by local contractor class.
CLocal · residential
Residential Building+
License / routing rule
Use the applicable local residential-contractor class where required; Kansas has no statewide residential-builder license.
Permit signals
New single-family homes, duplexes, additions and structural residential work.
Verify through
Local jurisdiction such as MABCD or Johnson County.
TigerLeads use
Use permit geography to determine the licensing authority before outreach.
KS REGState + local · roof
Roofing+
License / routing rule
Verify active Kansas AG roofing registration for covered roofing work, then check any required local roofing or specialty license.
Permit signals
Roof replacement, reroof, roof repair and commercial roofing permits.
Verify through
Kansas AG roofing directory + local jurisdiction.
TigerLeads use
Roof permits are high-value because they can trigger contractor and supplier demand.
ME / JELocal · electrical
Electrical+
License / routing rule
Master/journeyman electrical credentials are local, not state-issued. Verify the issuing jurisdiction and required contractor/business credential.
Permit signals
Service upgrades, panel changes, rewires, new electrical systems and solar connections.
Verify through
Local electrical licensing authority / building department.
TigerLeads use
Route by jurisdiction and permit scope rather than a statewide license prefix.
MP / JPLocal · plumbing
Plumbing+
License / routing rule
Master/journeyman plumbing credentials are local. No statewide Kansas plumber license exists in the supplied source.
Permit signals
Water, sewer, plumbing alterations, fixtures, gas/water piping and related permits.
Verify through
Local plumbing licensing authority.
TigerLeads use
Separate plumbing permits by municipality/county before matching contractors.
MM / JMLocal · HVAC
Mechanical / HVAC+
License / routing rule
Mechanical and HVAC trade certificates are local. Confirm the jurisdiction-specific master/journeyman or contractor requirement.
Permit signals
HVAC replacement, new mechanical systems, ductwork, equipment and ventilation permits.
Verify through
Local mechanical/HVAC licensing authority.
TigerLeads use
Route permit signals using jurisdiction + mechanical scope.
ASB-CKDHE · asbestos
Asbestos Abatement+
License / routing rule
Use the KDHE asbestos contractor firm license for company-level eligibility; individual supervisor/worker credentials are separate.
Permit signals
Demolition, renovation and abatement projects involving regulated asbestos.
Verify through
KDHE Asbestos Control Program.
TigerLeads use
Flag likely abatement work early in demolition and major renovation permits.
LEAD-AF / RFKDHE · lead
Lead Activity / Renovation+
License / routing rule
Use the appropriate KDHE lead firm credential for abatement/activity or renovation/RRP scope.
Permit signals
Pre-1978 renovation, lead hazard, abatement and paint-disturbance work.
Verify through
KDHE Residential Lead Hazard Prevention Program.
TigerLeads use
Route environmental work separately from ordinary remodel contractors.
WWCKDHE · water well
Water Well+
License / routing rule
Use the KDHE water-well contractor license for covered well construction, reconstruction or treatment.
Permit signals
New wells, well replacement, rural construction and water-supply projects.
Verify through
KDHE Water Well Program.
TigerLeads use
Useful rural-project signal for well contractors, pumps and related suppliers.
MH-INSTKHRC · manufactured housing
Manufactured Home Installation+
License / routing rule
Use the state manufactured-home installer credential for covered manufactured-home installation work.
Permit signals
Manufactured-home placement, setup, foundation and related permits.
Verify through
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.
TigerLeads use
Route setup permits to installers and supporting trades/suppliers.
D / SPECIALTYLocal · specialty
Local Specialty Contractors+
License / routing rule
Class D or specialty categories can cover roofing, siding, pools, solar, fire sprinkler, wrecking and other scopes depending on jurisdiction.
Permit signals
Specialty permits such as pool, solar, siding, fire-protection and demolition.
Verify through
Exact city/county contractor licensing program.
TigerLeads use
Never assume the same D/specialty code has identical scope statewide.
LOCALJurisdiction check
Cross-Jurisdiction Verification+
License / routing rule
Kansas contractor eligibility can change across municipal and county lines. Determine the project authority before treating a license as sufficient.
Permit signals
Any permit where the contractor will work outside its usual licensing jurisdiction.
Verify through
Project city/county + state specialty authority when applicable.
TigerLeads use
Use permit jurisdiction as a primary routing field in Kansas.
Use Kansas permit activity to identify project signals and route them to the right contractor, trade or supplier audience.
Get Started for FreeSee the 20 Data Points04 · Credential directory
Kansas Credential & Routing Directory
Searchable directory of state registrations, KDHE/KHRC credential types and local contractor/trade routing labels from the supplied source. A directory label is not proof of active licensure.
KS REG
Roofing Contractor Registration
Kansas Attorney General statewide roofing registration.
EXEMPT
KRRA Exempt GC Affidavit
Exemption route described in the supplied source for qualifying general contractors.
ASB-C
Asbestos Abatement Contractor
KDHE business-entity asbestos license.
ASB-S
Asbestos Supervisor
KDHE individual asbestos supervisor credential.
ASB-W
Asbestos Worker
KDHE individual asbestos worker credential.
ASB-I
Asbestos Inspector
KDHE asbestos inspection credential routing label.
ASB-PD
Asbestos Project Designer
KDHE asbestos project-design credential routing label.
ASB-MP
Asbestos Management Planner
KDHE asbestos management-planning credential routing label.
LEAD-AF
Lead Activity Firm
KDHE lead activity firm license.
LEAD-RF
Lead Renovation Firm
KDHE renovation/RRP firm credential.
LEAD-S
Lead Abatement Supervisor
KDHE individual lead credential routing label.
LEAD-W
Lead Abatement Worker
KDHE individual lead worker credential.
LEAD-I
Lead Inspector
KDHE individual lead inspection credential.
LEAD-RA
Lead Risk Assessor
KDHE lead risk-assessment credential.
LEAD-PD
Lead Project Designer
KDHE lead project-design credential.
WWC
Water Well Contractor
KDHE water-well contractor license.
MH-INST
Manufactured Home Installer
KHRC manufactured-home installer credential.
MH-DLR
Manufactured Home Dealer / Retailer
KHRC manufactured-housing business credential routing label.
MH-MFR
Manufactured Home Manufacturer
KHRC manufactured-housing manufacturer credential.
MH-SP
Manufactured Home Salesperson
KHRC manufactured-housing salesperson credential.
A
Class A — General Contractor
Local general-contractor class; not statewide.
B
Class B — Building Contractor
Local building-contractor class; not statewide.
C
Class C — Residential Contractor
Local residential-contractor class; not statewide.
D
Class D / Specialty
Local specialty class; scope varies by jurisdiction.
ME
Master Electrician
Local electrical trade certificate.
JE
Journeyman Electrician
Local electrical trade certificate.
MP
Master Plumber
Local plumbing trade certificate.
JP
Journeyman Plumber
Local plumbing trade certificate.
MM
Master Mechanical / HVAC
Local mechanical/HVAC trade certificate.
JM
Journeyman Mechanical / HVAC
Local mechanical/HVAC trade certificate.
MABCD
Wichita / Sedgwick County
Major local contractor and trade licensing jurisdiction.
JOCO
Johnson County
Major local contractor licensing jurisdiction.
SHAWNEE
Shawnee County / local
Jurisdiction-specific licensing check.
DOUGLAS
Douglas County / local
Jurisdiction-specific licensing check.
LOCAL-ROOF
Local Roofing / Specialty
Local license may be required in addition to KS Reg.
LOCAL-SOLAR
Local Solar / Specialty
Local solar/specialty licensing may apply.
05 · Permit intelligence
Permit Signals Worth Watching in Kansas
Kansas licensing depends heavily on geography. Use permit jurisdiction, scope and project type to determine which state registration or local credential should be verified.
New commercial building
A / B · LOCAL
General/building contractor + local electrical/plumbing/HVAC
HIGHStrong multi-trade signal; jurisdiction determines licensing authority.
New residential building
C · LOCAL
Residential contractor + local trade certificates
HIGHStrong residential demand signal where local licensing applies.
Roof permit
KS REG · D / LOCAL-ROOF
State roofing registrant + any local roofing credential
HIGHOne of Kansas’s clearest statewide-plus-local verification signals.
Electrical permit
ME / JE · LOCAL
Local electrical contractor / master / journeyman
HIGHRoute by city/county; no statewide electrician license.
Mechanical / HVAC permit
MM / JM · LOCAL
Local mechanical / HVAC contractor and trade credentials
HIGHJurisdiction is essential to eligibility.
Plumbing permit
MP / JP · LOCAL
Local plumbing contractor and trade credentials
HIGHVerify local plumbing authority before routing.
Demo / environmental
ASB-C · LEAD-AF / RF
Asbestos and lead firms / environmental specialists
MEDIUMMajor renovations and demolitions can create environmental-service demand.
Manufactured home / rural water
MH-INST · WWC
Manufactured-home installers / water-well contractors
MEDIUMUseful specialty signal for rural and manufactured-housing projects.
Use Kansas permit activity to identify project signals and route them to the right contractor, trade or supplier audience.
Get Started for FreeSee the 20 Data Points06 · Verification workflow
Verify Kansas Before You Route
Kansas requires a two-level verification habit: identify the project jurisdiction first, then check the relevant state specialty credential or local contractor/trade license.
01
Identify the project jurisdiction
Determine the city/county issuing the permit. Core GC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical credentials are local.
02
Check statewide overlays
For roofing, verify Kansas AG registration. For asbestos, lead, water well or manufactured housing, use the appropriate state program.
03
Match local class / trade credential
Verify Class A/B/C/D or master/journeyman credentials against the exact local licensing authority and project scope.
04
Use permit data as a signal
Permit scope, dates, valuation and address can indicate likely demand, but not bidding status or guaranteed opportunity.
Use Kansas permit activity to identify project signals and route them to the right contractor, trade or supplier audience.
Get Started for FreeSee the 20 Data Points07 · Official sources
Official Kansas Sources
Use the issuing state program or local licensing authority—not a third-party directory—as the final status and scope check.
01Kansas AG — Roofing RegistrationState roofing registration program↗02Kansas AG — Roofer DirectoryOfficial roofing registration verification directory↗03K.S.A. 50-6,121Kansas Roofing Registration Act source cited by supplied file↗04K.S.A. 50-6,135Roofing registration number-display requirement source↗05KDHE — Asbestos ControlAsbestos licensing and certification program↗06KDHE — Lead LicensingResidential lead hazard licensing and certification↗07KDHE — Water Well ProgramWater-well contractor licensing↗08Kansas Housing Resources CorporationManufactured-housing licensing program↗09MABCD — Wichita / SedgwickLocal contractor and trade licensing↗10Johnson County Contractor LicensingLocal contractor licensing authority↗11Kansas Secretary of StateBusiness registration resource referenced by supplied source↗12TigerLeads Permit Data PointsHow permit fields become opportunity intelligence↗
08 · FAQ
Kansas Contractor Licensing Questions
Answers below are based on the supplied Kansas source and should be re-verified against the issuing state or local authority when used operationally.
01 Does Kansas require a statewide general-contractor license? +
No. The supplied source says general contracting is licensed locally rather than through one statewide Kansas contractor license.
02 Does Kansas issue statewide electrician, plumber or HVAC contractor licenses? +
No. The supplied source says electrical, plumbing and HVAC/mechanical credentials are issued locally.
03 What statewide credential matters most for ordinary construction routing? +
The Kansas Attorney General roofing registration is the clearest statewide construction credential in the supplied source.
04 What is KS Reg? +
The supplied source uses KS Reg as the routing label for the Kansas roofing contractor registration number, commonly shown in an XX-XXXXXXX format.
05 Do roofers also need a local license? +
They may. The supplied source explicitly notes that a roofer in a locally licensed jurisdiction can need both the statewide AG registration and the applicable local credential.
06 What does Class A mean in Kansas? +
A local general-contractor class used by jurisdictions such as MABCD and Johnson County; it is not a statewide Kansas license.
07 What does Class B mean? +
A local building-contractor class. Scope and exact requirements must be confirmed with the issuing jurisdiction.
08 What does Class C mean? +
A local residential-contractor class generally tied to one- and two-family dwelling work in the supplied source.
09 What is Class D? +
A local specialty-contractor category whose scope can vary by jurisdiction, including roofing, siding, pools, solar and other specialties.
10 How should Kansas electrical permits be routed? +
Use the project jurisdiction, then verify the local electrical contractor and master/journeyman requirements.
11 How should plumbing permits be routed? +
Use the local licensing authority; Kansas does not provide a statewide plumber license in the supplied source.
12 How should HVAC/mechanical permits be routed? +
Use the local licensing authority and the applicable mechanical/HVAC contractor or trade certificate.
13 Who regulates asbestos work? +
The supplied source routes asbestos contractor and individual credentials through KDHE.
14 Who regulates lead activity and renovation firms? +
The supplied source routes covered lead activity and renovation-firm credentials through KDHE.
15 Who licenses water-well contractors? +
The supplied source identifies KDHE as the state licensing authority for water-well contractors.
16 Who handles manufactured-home installer licensing? +
The supplied source identifies the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation as the manufactured-housing licensing authority.
17 How do I verify a Kansas contractor? +
Start with project jurisdiction. Check the Kansas AG directory for roofing, KDHE/KHRC for state specialty credentials, and the local city/county for core contractor and trade licenses.
18 How should Kansas permits be used in TigerLeads? +
As project signals that can indicate likely upcoming work. A permit is not proof of an open bid, guaranteed job or current contractor availability.
Turn Kansas Permits Into Earlier Opportunities.
TigerLeads helps contractors, trades and suppliers identify permit-driven project signals, understand likely scope and reach the Kansas market earlier.
