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Rhode Island Electrical License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Electrical Corporation / firm certificate (AC / EC / AFC) (RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection)) renews every 2 years and has a renewal fee of about $200. The Master Electrician / Electrical Contractor (Class A) (RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection)) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $240 and requires 15 hours of continuing education. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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

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Electrical Corporation / firm certificate (AC / EC / AFC)

Corporation · State license · RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 401-462-8580 option 4
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Renewal is due on the birthday of the holder of the electrical contractor's license, together with the contractor license.
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Grace period
No grace period.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $200
Late fee
About $12 per month or fraction of a month after expiration, plus the renewal fee; about $6 processing fee on online renewals.
Reinstatement
Follows the underlying contractor license: reinstatement possible for up to 2 years with fees and monthly late charges; forfeited after 2 years.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

A Class A, AF, E, LPC or SCF contractor who wants to do business under a firm or corporate name obtains a firm certificate (initial fee $100); it renews at $200 on the contractor's birthday. The firm certificate is tied to the contractor license and cannot be used independently.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Master Electrician / Electrical Contractor (Class A)

Class A · State license · RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 401-462-8580 option 4
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
15 hours
Show CE rules15 clock hours of board-approved continuing education per 2-year renewal, based on the currently adopted National Electrical Code and ICC codes. Required for Class A (contractor) and Class B (journeyperson) only. Provider issues a uniform certificate of completion, which is submitted with the renewal. Out-of-state residents holding an RI license may submit 15 hours from their own state if it meets RI requirements.
Deadline rule
Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday: holders born in an odd-numbered year expire in odd-numbered years, holders born in an even-numbered year expire in even-numbered years. Renew on or before the expiration date.
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Grace period
No grace period.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $240
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)About $12 per month of delinquency added to the renewal fee (RIGL 5-6-20); the online page describes it as about $12 per month or fraction of a month. A $6.00 processing fee is added to online renewals.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A license may be renewed after its expiration date for up to 2 years by paying the renewal fee, outstanding license fees and about $12 per month for the delinquency period. A license not renewed within 2 years of expiration is forfeited and a new license requires an examination.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
Not stated for the contractor license.
Notes

Fee set by RIGL 5-6-16: Class A $240; Class B journeyperson $72; limited, burner (E), fire alarm (AF) and sign (SCF) contractor classes $240. A license cannot be renewed while a DLT penalty or fine is outstanding. Electricians do not need CRLB registration unless contracting work outside the scope of their license.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Rhode Island Electrical continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Electrical Corporation / firm certificate (AC / EC / AFC) deadline: Renewal is due on the birthday of the holder of the electrical contractor's license, together with the contractor license.
  2. 2Renew online at https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/renewal/license.php?lic_id=65
  3. 3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $200, but fees change.
  4. 4If you miss the deadline: About $12 per month or fraction of a month after expiration, plus the renewal fee; about $6 processing fee on online renewals.
  5. 5Check your Master Electrician / Electrical Contractor (Class A) deadline: Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday: holders born in an odd-numbered year expire in odd-numbered years, holders born in an even-numbered year expire in even-numbered years. Renew on or before the expiration date.
  6. 6Complete 15 continuing education hours before renewing. 15 clock hours of board-approved continuing education per 2-year renewal, based on the currently adopted National Electrical Code and ICC codes. Required for Class A (contractor) and Class B (journeyperson) only. Provider issues a uniform certificate of completion, which is submitted with the renewal. Out-of-state residents holding an RI license may submit 15 hours from their own state if it meets RI requirements.
  7. 7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $240, but fees change.
  8. 8If you miss the deadline: About $12 per month of delinquency added to the renewal fee (RIGL 5-6-20); the online page describes it as about $12 per month or fraction of a month. A $6.00 processing fee is added to online renewals.

Rhode Island Electrical renewal questions

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

When does a Rhode Island electrical license expire?

Electrical Corporation / firm certificate (AC / EC / AFC): renews every 2 years. Renewal is due on the birthday of the holder of the electrical contractor's license, together with the contractor license. Master Electrician / Electrical Contractor (Class A): renews every 2 years. Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday: holders born in an odd-numbered year expire in odd-numbered years, holders born in an even-numbered year expire in even-numbered years. Renew on or before the expiration date. Check with RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Rhode Island electrical license need?

Electrical Corporation / firm certificate (AC / EC / AFC): no CE required. Master Electrician / Electrical Contractor (Class A): 15 hours per renewal. Check with RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Rhode Island electrical license?

No grace period. Check with RI Department of Labor and Training - Division of Professional Regulation (Electricians; Plumbers, Irrigators and Water Filtration; Pipefitters, Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Rhode Island electrical license?

Electrical Corporation / firm certificate (AC / EC / AFC): About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Rhode Island electrical license expires?

About $12 per month or fraction of a month after expiration, plus the renewal fee; about $6 processing fee on online renewals. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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