 I'm Chip Carden with the Alabama Home Builders License Board. Contractors who perform repairs or roofing on your home must be licensed by the state of Alabama. The license has a company name or individual's name, address, and current year printed on it. When hiring a contractor, ask to see the card. This is your first line of defense against home repair fraud. The licenses can be digital or printed. Visit hblb.alabama.gov to check your contractor or roofer's license status.