Rhode Island renewal guide
Master Electrician (Electrical Contractor) 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
$240.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
15 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 15 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 $240.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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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 Master Electrician (Electrical Contractor) License
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), Division of Professional Regulation, Board of Examiners of Electricians, issues the Master Electrician license, which functions as the Electrical Contractor license in Rhode Island.
What This License Authorizes
Master Electricians are authorized to plan, supervise, and perform electrical installations, alterations, and repairs. This license allows the holder to operate as an electrical contractor and to pull electrical permits for work in Rhode Island.
Application Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years of verifiable electrical experience
- Journeyman Prerequisite: Must hold a valid Journeyman Electrician license for at least 2 years before applying
- Examination: Must pass the Master Electrician (Contractor) examination
- License Fee: $240
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years
- Renewal Fee: $240
- Continuing Education: 15 hours of Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) per renewal cycle
- Out-of-state licensees may submit 15 hours of CE from their state if it meets Rhode Island requirements
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing electrical contracting work without a valid Master Electrician license in Rhode Island is a violation of state law, carrying 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
Source notes
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians . Verified March 2026. https://dlt.ri.gov/regulation-and-safety/professional-regulation
Rules move. Check Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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