Rhode Island general contractor continuing education requirements

The General Contractor / Contractor Registration (CRLB) needs 2.5 hours of continuing education, and the license renews every year. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Rhode Island General contractor renewal guide

2.5 hours of CE

Applies to the General Contractor / Contractor Registration (CRLB)

CE hours: 2.5 hours
Renewal cycle: Every year
Renewal deadline: Registration is valid for one year from issuance (RIGL 5-65-8; CRLB FAQ: all registrations are valid for one year). Renew before the expiration date on the certificate.
License level: State registration
Board: Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

Proof of a state-approved 2.5-hour continuing education course at each renewal (RIGL 5-65-5(f)).

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

Exempt if working exclusively on commercial structures.

Renew on the official site 401-921-1590

Track these CE hours

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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How CE fits into the Rhode Island renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Rhode Island General contractor renewal guide.

Rhode Island General contractor CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Rhode Island general contractor license need?

General Contractor / Contractor Registration (CRLB): 2.5 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office before you rely on it.

Who approves Rhode Island general contractor CE courses?

Proof of a state-approved 2.5-hour continuing education course at each renewal (RIGL 5-65-5(f)). Check with Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office before you rely on it.

When do Rhode Island general contractor CE hours have to be done?

General Contractor / Contractor Registration (CRLB): Registration is valid for one year from issuance (RIGL 5-65-8; CRLB FAQ: all registrations are valid for one year). Renew before the expiration date on the certificate. Check with Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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