ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Rhode Island contractor license renewal checklist

Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/RI/checklist

Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

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)

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $240. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
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.
Grace period: No grace period; late charges begin the day after expiration.
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.
Official link: https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/renewal/license.php?lic_id=35
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $240, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master Mechanical Contractor (Master Mechanical Contractor)

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $480. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period; late charges begin the day after expiration.
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.
Official link: https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/renewal/license.php?lic_id=35
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $480, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

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

Deadline: Renewal is due on the birthday of the holder of the electrical contractor's license, together with the contractor license.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $12 per month or fraction of a month after expiration, plus the renewal fee; about $6 processing fee on online renewals.
Grace period: No grace period.
Official link: https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/renewal/license.php?lic_id=65
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $200, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master Electrician / Electrical Contractor (Class A) (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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 15 hours
Renewal fee: About $240. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period.
Official link: https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/renewal/license.php?lic_id=65
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 15 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $240, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Contract Master (Plumbing) (Contract Master)

Deadline: 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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 7 hours
Renewal fee: About $240. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $12 per month or fraction of a month in addition to the renewal fee; about $6 processing fee on online renewals.
Grace period: No grace period.
Insurance: Applicants submit current workers' compensation and general liability policies of the licensed entity; no dollar minimum is stated.
Official link: https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/renewal/license.php?lic_id=80
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 7 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $240, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master Plumber (Master Plumber)

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.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 7 hours
Renewal fee: About $240. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
Grace period: No grace period.
Official link: https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/renewal/license.php?lic_id=80
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 7 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $240, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

Commercial Roofing License (Commercial Roofing)

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

Deadline: 2-year license term; the exact expiration date is shown on the license record. Renew before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 12 hours
Renewal fee: About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Additional about $50 late fee for an expired license.
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
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.
Official link: https://crb.ri.gov/licenses/commercial-roofing-license/renew
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 12 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $200, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Residential roofing - CRLB contractor registration (CRLB Registration)

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

Deadline: Registration is valid for one year; renew before the expiration date shown on the certificate.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 2.5 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Additional about $50 late fee for an expired registration.
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
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.
Official link: https://crb.ri.gov/general-contractor-registration/renew
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 2.5 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

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)

Deadline: Certification is valid from issuance through January 31 and must be renewed annually.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $45. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
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.
Official link: https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture-and-forest-environment/dafe-permit-application-portal
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $45, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Commercial Pesticide License (general-use only) (Commercial License)

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

Deadline: License is valid from issuance through February 28 and must be renewed annually.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $30. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Not published, check with the board
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.
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.
Official link: https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture-and-forest-environment/dafe-permit-application-portal
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $30, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

General Contractor / Contractor Registration (CRLB) (GC Registration)

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

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.
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: 2.5 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: Additional about $50 late fee for an expired registration.
Grace period: Not published, check with the board
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).
Official link: https://crb.ri.gov/general-contractor-registration/renew
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 2.5 hours of continuing education
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline