Contractors and Repair Shops in Oklahoma
Licensing, written contracts, deposits and estimates for home improvement contractors and auto repair shops in Oklahoma.
Short answer: Roofing contractors must register annually with the Construction Industries Board, and it is unlawful to act as a roofing contractor without a current registration (commercial roofers also need an endorsement). Okla. Stat. tit. 59, §§ 1151.3, 1151.21
| Home improvement contractors | Roofing contractors must register annually with the Construction Industries Board, and it is unlawful to act as a roofing contractor without a current registration (commercial roofers also need an endorsement). When a homeowner signs a contract with a residential contractor to be paid from a property insurance claim, the homeowner may cancel within 72 hours after receiving written notice from the insurer that all or part of the claim was denied; the contractor must give a written cancellation notice, and payments must be returned within 10 business days after cancellation. No general statewide home improvement contractor licensing statute was located; local rules may apply. |
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| Auto repair rules | Oklahoma's Aftermarket Crash Parts Regulation Act says a repair shop or insurer may not use or specify non-original-manufacturer replacement body parts in a vehicle repair unless the consumer is told in writing; the written estimate must identify each such part and include a disclosure about who provides the warranty for those parts. This covers only aftermarket crash (body) parts; no general Oklahoma statute on repair estimates or authorizations was located. |
Where to get help in Oklahoma
More Oklahoma consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Oklahoma
- Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Oklahoma
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Oklahoma
- All Oklahoma consumer protection rules
FAQ
What are the rules for home improvement contractors in Oklahoma?
Roofing contractors must register annually with the Construction Industries Board, and it is unlawful to act as a roofing contractor without a current registration (commercial roofers also need an endorsement). When a homeowner signs a contract with a residential contractor to be paid from a property insurance claim, the homeowner may cancel within 72 hours after receiving written notice from the insurer that all or part of the claim was denied; the contractor must give a written cancellation notice, and payments must be returned within 10 business days after cancellation.
What are your rights with an auto repair shop in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's Aftermarket Crash Parts Regulation Act says a repair shop or insurer may not use or specify non-original-manufacturer replacement body parts in a vehicle repair unless the consumer is told in writing; the written estimate must identify each such part and include a disclosure about who provides the warranty for those parts.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.