Please take CAUTION if a roofer asks for you, the homeowner, to pull the permit. This often means that they are not properly licensed or insured and cannot pull it themselves. While a homeowner can sometimes pull a permit, they can often be left on the hook if things are not done right. A reputable roofing contractor will take the responsibility of obtaining the permit necessary to perform your roof replacement. This is because in order to obtain a permit for a roofing project, a roofing contractor must submit their licensing information to the permitting agency before they can retrieve the permit. This process can act as a failsafe but does not guarantee that the roofing contractor working on your project is licensed properly to do the job. This is why it is important to request to view your roofing contractor’s licensing.