Rhode Island Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Rhode Island.
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Company Licenses
Rhode Island Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Rhode Island Asbestos Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Health - Asbestos Control Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $1,950 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $1,950 |
Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Notes: | Renewal applications are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. |
Rhode Island Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarize: | Not required |
Rhode Island Electrical Sign Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee + $240 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | 240 |
Due: | By the end of the licensee's month of birth during odd-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Fire Alarm Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee + $240 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | 240 |
Due: | By the end of the licensee's month of birth during odd-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Fire Alarm Installer License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee + $72 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | 72 |
Due: | By the end of the licensee's month of birth during odd-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Limited Maintenance Electrical Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for a Limited Premise Electrical License (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Biennially |
Rhode Island Limited Premise Electrical Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for a Limited Premise Electrical License (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Biennially |
Rhode Island Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island does not issue firm licenses for mechanical contractors, however, an individual license may be required before an individual establishes an HVAC business.
Rhode Island Sign Contractor Lightning Protection License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | 200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Rhode Island Sign Contractor Lightning Protection License Renewal |
Agency Fee: | 200 |
Due: | By the end of the licensee's month of birth during odd-numbered years. |
Individual Licenses
Rhode Island Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Rhode Island Asbestos Competent Person License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Health - Asbestos Control Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Notes: | Renewal applications are sent to address on file 60 days before expiration date. |
Rhode Island Asbestos Consultantion Services License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Health - Asbestos Control Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | Rhode Island Asbestos Consultation Services Inspector License |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Notes: | Renewal applications are sent to address on file 60 days before expiration date. |
Rhode Island Asbestos Supervisor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Health - Asbestos Control Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Notes: | Renewal applications are sent to address on file 60 days before expiration date. |
Rhode Island Asbestos Worker License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Health - Asbestos Control Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Notes: | Renewal applications are sent to address on file 60 days before expiration date. |
Rhode Island Contractor Master Pipefitter CMP License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee + $240 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Rhode Island Contractor Master Pipefitter CMP License Renewal |
Agency Fee: | 240 |
Due: | By the end of the licensee's month of birth during odd-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Contractor Master Plumber License
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | Plumbers and Irrigators - Application for Examination and Apprentice |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee + $240 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Biennially |
Rhode Island Contractor Master Sprinkler CMFP License
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee + $240 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Rhode Island Contractor Master Sprinkler CMFP License Renewal |
Agency Fee: | 240 |
Due: | By the end of the licensee's month of birth during odd-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Decorative Heating Appliances LTD LIMITED License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | Rhode Island Decorative Heating Appliances LTD LIMITED License |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee; $60 license fee |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Fire Protection Journeyperson FPJ License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee; $72 license fee |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $72 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Fire Protection Master FPM License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee; $240 license fee |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Fire Suppression LTD LIMITED License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee; $60 license fee |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Gas Serviceman (Natural Gas) PJF LIMITED License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | Rhode Island Gas Serviceman (Natural Gas) PJF LIMITED License |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee:$75; License Fee:$144 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $144 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Gas Serviceman (Propane Gas) Journeyperson II PJF LIMITED License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | Rhode Island Gas Serviceman (Propane Gas) Journeyperson II PJF LIMITED License |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee:$75; License Fee:$144 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $144 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Gas Station LTD LIMITED License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee:$75; License Fee:$60 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Journeyman Electrician License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $72 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $72 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Journeyman Irrigator License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $72 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $72 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Journeyman Plumber License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $72 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $72 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Limited Electrician License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Limited Maintenance Electrical Journeyperson License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | Rhode Island Limited Maintenance Electrical Journeyperson License |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $72 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $72 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Master Irrigator License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $240 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Master Mechanical Contractor MMA License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $480 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $480 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Master Plumber License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $240 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island O/B Serviceman Journeyperson II PJF LIMITED License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | Rhode Island O/B Serviceman Journeyperson II PJF LIMITED License |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $144 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $144 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Pipefitter Journeyperson I PJ1 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $72 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $72 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Pipefitter Journeyperson II PJ2 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $60 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Pipefitter Master 1 PM1 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $240 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Pipefitter Master 2 PM2 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $96 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $96 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island PJF/ Gas Serviceman (Propane Gas) Master II LTD License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | Rhode Island PJF/ Gas Serviceman (Propane Gas) Master II LTD License |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $144 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $144 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island PJF/ Natural Gas Service Master II LTD License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $144 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $144 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Refrigeration Journeyperson I RJ1 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $72 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $72 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Refrigeration Journeyperson II RJ2 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $60 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Refrigeration Master 1 RM1 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $240 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Refrigeration Master 2 RM2 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $96 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $96 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Sheet Metal Journeyperson I SMJ 1 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $72 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $72 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Sheet Metal Journeyperson II SMJ 2 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $30 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Sheet Metal Master I SMM 1 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $240 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Sheet Metal Master II SMM 2 License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) - Professional Regulations |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $240 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $240 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Synthetic Exhaust Ducting LTD LIMITED License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $60 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Welding LTD LIMITED License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training - Workforce Regulation and Safety |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $75; License Fee: $60 |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Licenses renew biennially. Licenses issued to licensees born in odd years expire on the birthday of the individual in odd-numbered years and licenses issued to licensees born in even years shall expire on their birthday in even-numbered years. |
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