Rhode Island renewal guide
Journeyman Plumber License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
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Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$72.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
7 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 7 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
File with the board
File through Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) and pay the $72.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Rhode Island Journeyman Plumber License
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), Division of Professional Regulation, Board of Examiners of Plumbers, issues the Journeyman Plumber license for qualified plumbing tradespeople.
What This License Authorizes
Journeyman Plumbers are authorized to perform plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs. This license is the prerequisite for eventually qualifying as a Master Plumber.
Application Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 8,000 hours (approximately 4 years within a 5-year period) of supervised on-the-job plumbing experience
- Classroom Training: 576 hours of state-approved training program
- Examination: Must pass the Journeyman Plumber trade examination
- Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable filing fee)
- License Fee: $72
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years (expires on licensee's birthdate)
- Renewal Fee: $72
- Continuing Education: 7 hours of approved continuing education per renewal cycle
Career Pathway
After holding a Journeyman Plumber license for at least 1 year and accumulating a minimum of 5 years of total plumbing experience, licensees may apply for the Master Plumber examination.
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing plumbing work without a valid Journeyman Plumber license in Rhode Island is a violation of state law, subject to fines and potential criminal penalties.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Rhode Island DLT.*
Official links
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Required documents
- exam_results
- experience_verification
- training_certificate
Source notes
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Plumbers . Verified March 2026. https://dlt.ri.gov/regulation-and-safety/professional-regulation
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