Contractor licenses in Rhode Island

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Licensing board: Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (RICRLB)
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years for most licenses; every year for others
Renewal fees: $72-$480
Continuing education: 2.5-15 hours per cycle

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General Contractor Registration

Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (RICRLB)

Every 12 months ·$150.00 ·2.5 CE hours

Commercial Roofing Contractor License

Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (RICRLB)

Every 24 months ·$200.00 ·12 CE hours

Master Electrician (Electrical Contractor) License

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT)

Every 24 months ·$240.00 ·15 CE hours

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License	Board	Renewal	Fee	CE
Commercial Roofing Contractor License Insurance required	Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (RICRLB)	2 years	$200.00	12 hours
General Contractor Registration Insurance required	Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (RICRLB)	1 year	$150.00	2.5 hours
Home Inspector License Insurance required	Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (RICRLB)	2 years	$200.00	12 hours
Journeyman Electrician License	Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT)	2 years	$72.00	15 hours
Journeyman Plumber License	Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT)	2 years	$72.00	7 hours
Master Electrician (Electrical Contractor) License	Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT)	2 years	$240.00	15 hours

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Renewal deadlines in Rhode Island

When Rhode Island contractor licenses come due

Every 2 years

9 license pages, including Commercial Roofing Contractor License, Master Electrician (Electrical Contractor) License, Home Inspector License.

Every year

1 license page, including General Contractor Registration.

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Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (RICRLB) Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT)

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