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Rhode Island contractor license renewal rules

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

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Electrical2 license types

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
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.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
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
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.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (6)

General contractor1 license type

General Contractor / Contractor Registration (CRLB)

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 401-921-1590
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
2.5 hours
Show CE rulesProof of a state-approved 2.5-hour continuing education course at each renewal (RIGL 5-65-5(f)). Exempt if working exclusively on commercial structures.
Deadline rule
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.
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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)Expired for over one year: must submit proof of an approved 5-hour pre-registration course. Incomplete renewal applications are rejected after 3 months and a new application must be filed.

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
General liability certificate of at least $500,000 combined single limit naming CRLB as certificate holder; workers' compensation certificate (naming CRLB) if the business has employees (RIGL 5-65-7).
Notes

Registration (not exam-based). Every contractor and subcontractor building or repairing structures must register; electricians, plumbers and DLT-licensed mechanical trades do not unless contracting outside their license scope. LLCs and corporations must also be registered with the RI Secretary of State. Renewals are filed online (OpenGov/Viewpoint) or by check payable to RICRLB, 560 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 100, Warwick RI 02886; no cash.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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HVAC2 license types

Contractor Master (Refrigeration / Pipefitter / Sheet Metal / Fire Protection)

Contractor Master · 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
Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday: odd-birth-year holders expire in odd-numbered years, even-birth-year holders in even-numbered years. Renew on or before the expiration date.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No grace period; late charges begin the day after expiration.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $240
Late fee
About $12 for each month or fraction of a month after expiration, plus the renewal fee. A $6.00 processing fee is added to online renewals.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A license lapsed less than 2 years may be reinstated by paying all fees due plus the monthly late fee. After 2 years the license cannot be reinstated; re-examination is required.

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
Current workers' compensation and general liability policies of the licensed entity are submitted with the application; no dollar minimum is stated in the rules.
Notes

$240 renewal applies to each Contractor Master discipline (Pipefitter, Refrigeration, Pipefitter/Refrigeration, Sheet Metal, Fire Protection). Related classes: Refrigeration Master 1 and Pipefitter Master 1 $240; Master 2 classes $96; Gas Serviceman (natural or propane) $144; Oil Burner Serviceman $144; journeyperson 1 classes $72.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Master Mechanical Contractor

Master Mechanical Contractor · 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
Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday: holders born in an odd-numbered year expire on their birthday in odd-numbered years; holders born in an even-numbered year expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. Renew on or before the expiration date.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No grace period; late charges begin the day after expiration.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $480
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)About $12 for each month or fraction of a month after expiration, in addition to the renewal fee. A $6.00 processing fee is added to every online renewal.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)A license lapsed less than 2 years may be reinstated by paying all license fees due plus the monthly late fee. A license not renewed within 2 years of expiration cannot be reinstated and requires re-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
Current workers' compensation and general liability policies of the licensed entity are submitted with the application; no dollar minimum is stated in the rules.
Notes

RI has no single HVAC license: heating and cooling work is licensed through Pipefitter, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, Sheet Metal and Fire Protection classes. The Master Mechanical Contractor license covers unlimited heating, cooling and process work. DLT licensees do not also register with the CRLB unless they contract work outside the scope of their license. Online submission does not auto-renew; DLT verifies requirements first.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Pest control2 license types

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification (e.g. Category 7A General Pest, 7B Termite and Structural Pest)

Commercial Applicator · State license · RI Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment (Pesticides)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 401-222-2781
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
8 hours
Show CE rules8 credit hours per category every 5 years (1 credit hour = 50 minutes) from DEM-approved programs, submitted with renewal paperwork in the recertification year. DEM does not track credits; the applicator must keep records. Credits approved by any New England state are accepted. If not met, the applicant must attend core/category training and re-take the exam.
Deadline rule
Certification is valid from issuance through January 31 and must be renewed annually.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $45
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)If not renewed within one year of the expiration date, certification can be regained only by re-examination (core plus each category previously held). Beyond one year, the applicant must attend the training course and pass the core and category exams again.

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
Financial responsibility is required as either a $50,000 per-job performance bond payable to the State of Rhode Island, or liability insurance with bodily injury $50,000 per occurrence / $100,000 aggregate and property damage $50,000 (including completed operations and chemical or pollution liability). Fumigation (7C): $100,000 bond or $100,000/$300,000 BI plus $100,000 PD. Aerial: $100,000 bond or $100,000/$200,000 BI plus $100,000 PD.
Notes

A commercial pesticide license must be passed before taking the commercial certificate (category) exams. Online exam convenience fee is $30.11. Licensing and renewals run through DEM's DAFE Permit Application Portal (launched October 2024).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Commercial Pesticide License (general-use only)

Commercial License · State license · RI Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment (Pesticides)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 401-222-2781
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
8 hours
Show CE rules8 credit hours every 5 years from DEM-approved programs (1 credit hour = 50 minutes), submitted with renewal in the recertification year; applicator tracks own credits.
Deadline rule
License is valid from issuance through February 28 and must be renewed annually.
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Grace period
A commercial applicator who fails to file a renewal before expiration loses the license 60 days after the expiration date; DEM sends written notice of impending loss before then.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $30
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)After losing the license, regain it by re-examination (core plus practical exam if applicable) within one year of expiration; beyond one year, by attending the training course and passing the core and any practical exams again.

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
Financial responsibility is required as either a $20,000 per-job performance bond payable to the State of Rhode Island, or liability insurance with bodily injury $20,000 per occurrence / $40,000 aggregate and property damage $25,000 (including completed operations and chemical or pollution liability). Not required of government employees.
Notes

For applying general-use (non-restricted) pesticides commercially. Applicators must be 18 or older. Applicators who apply restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides need the certification above instead.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Plumbing2 license types

Contract Master (Plumbing)

Contract Master · 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
7 hours
Show CE rulesThe 7-hour continuing education rule is written for master and journeyperson plumbers; DLT has not separately addressed Contract Master holders, so plan for 7 hours per 2-year cycle (enforced from January 2027).
Deadline rule
Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday in odd- or even-numbered years according to the licensee's year of birth. Renew on or before the expiration date.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No grace period.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $240
Late fee
About $12 per month or fraction of a month in addition to the renewal fee; about $6 processing fee on online renewals.
Reinstatement
Same as Master Plumber: reinstatement within 2 years with fees and monthly late charge; 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
Applicants submit current workers' compensation and general liability policies of the licensed entity; no dollar minimum is stated.
Notes

The Contract Master license lets a degreed (engineering or business) qualifier operate a plumbing business on behalf of one entity. It is listed at $240 on the official renewal page.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Master Plumber

Master Plumber · 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
7 hours
Show CE rules7 hours of Board-approved continuing education with an approved provider every 2-year license cycle (RIGL 5-20-23(f); rule 260-RICR-30-15-9). DLT states the requirement is enforced beginning January 2027. Exempt if years licensed as a master or journeyperson plumber plus age equals at least 80, or if the licensee is an approved CE instructor for that cycle. Keep certificates for 2 renewal cycles (4 years). Waivers for good cause must be requested in writing before the cycle ends.
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.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
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 (the online page says per month or fraction of a month) in addition to the renewal fee; about $6 processing fee on online renewals.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)May be reinstated on or after the renewal date for up to 2 years by paying the about $240 biennial renewal fee, outstanding license fees and about $12 per month for the delinquent period. A license not renewed within 2 years of expiration is forfeited and a new license requires a new 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
Notes

Journeyperson plumber renews at $72. Master irrigator and master water-filtration installer renew at $240. A master plumber license also covers master irrigation and water-filtration work. Plumbers do not need CRLB registration unless contracting work outside the scope of their license.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Roofing2 license types

Commercial Roofing License

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 401-921-1590
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
12 hours
Show CE rules12 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.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
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.
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.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Residential roofing - CRLB contractor registration

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 401-921-1590
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
2.5 hours
Show CE rulesProof 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.
Notes

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

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

Licensing boards

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

RI Department of Environmental Management - Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment (Pesticides)

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

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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.

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