Rhode Island Roofing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Commercial Roofing License (Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $200 and requires 12 hours of continuing education. The Residential roofing - CRLB contractor registration (Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $150 and requires 2.5 hours of continuing education. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Commercial Roofing License

Commercial Roofing · State license · Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office

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Renew on the official site 401-921-1590

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 12 hours
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12 hours of board-recognized continuing roofing education per 2-year licensing cycle (RIGL 5-73-3(c)(5); CRLB renewal page). Proof of completion of a state-approved 12-hour course is submitted at renewal. Field personnel need a current 10-hour OSHA safety card.
Deadline rule: 2-year license term; the exact expiration date is shown on the license record. Renew before expiration.

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Grace period: Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $200
Late fee: Additional about $50 late fee for an expired license.

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: Certificate of general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence naming RICRLB as certificate holder, held continuously; workers' compensation certificate (also naming RICRLB) if the business has employees.
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

The commercial roofing license applies to commercial or industrial roofing on non-residential buildings; residential buildings of 4 or fewer units are covered by the general CRLB contractor registration instead. Shingle-only roofers are exempt from the roofing license. The current statute no longer lists a surety bond requirement. Renewal is submitted through the OpenGov portal; CRLB does not accept cash.

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Residential roofing - CRLB contractor registration

CRLB Registration · State registration · Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office

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Renew on the official site 401-921-1590

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 2.5 hours
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Proof of a state-approved 2.5-hour continuing education course at each renewal (RIGL 5-65-5(f)); contractors working exclusively on commercial structures are exempt.
Deadline rule: Registration is valid for one year; renew before the expiration date shown on the certificate.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $150
Late fee: Additional about $50 late fee for an expired registration.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If expired more than one year, the registrant must complete an approved 5-hour pre-registration course (a 2.5-hour renewal course will not substitute). Incomplete applications are rejected after 3 months.

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: Certificate of general liability insurance of at least $500,000 naming CRLB as certificate holder; workers' compensation certificate (naming CRLB) if there are employees.
Reciprocity: No reciprocity for contractor registration.

Notes

Residential roofers (including shingle-only) register as general contractors. A roofer doing commercial or industrial roofing also needs the Commercial Roofing License.

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

How to renew

1Check your Commercial Roofing License deadline: 2-year license term; the exact expiration date is shown on the license record. Renew before expiration.
2Complete 12 continuing education hours before renewing. 12 hours of board-recognized continuing roofing education per 2-year licensing cycle (RIGL 5-73-3(c)(5); CRLB renewal page). Proof of completion of a state-approved 12-hour course is submitted at renewal. Field personnel need a current 10-hour OSHA safety card.
3Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
4Renew online at https://crb.ri.gov/licenses/commercial-roofing-license/renew
5Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $200, but fees change.
6If you miss the deadline: Additional about $50 late fee for an expired license.
7Check your Residential roofing - CRLB contractor registration deadline: Registration is valid for one year; renew before the expiration date shown on the certificate.
8Complete 2.5 continuing education hours before renewing. Proof of a state-approved 2.5-hour continuing education course at each renewal (RIGL 5-65-5(f)); contractors working exclusively on commercial structures are exempt.
9Renew online at https://crb.ri.gov/general-contractor-registration/renew
10Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
11If you miss the deadline: Additional about $50 late fee for an expired registration.

Rhode Island Roofing renewal questions

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

When does a Rhode Island roofing license expire?

Commercial Roofing License: renews every 2 years. 2-year license term; the exact expiration date is shown on the license record. Renew before expiration. Residential roofing - CRLB contractor registration: renews every year. Registration is valid for one year; renew before the expiration date shown on the certificate. Check with Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Roofing License: 12 hours per renewal. Residential roofing - CRLB contractor registration: 2.5 hours per renewal. Check with Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), State Building Office before you rely on it.

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

Commercial Roofing License: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Rhode Island roofing license expires?

Additional about $50 late fee for an expired license. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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