Mobile Home Installer / Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Mobile Home Installer License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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What the Rhode Island data shows for Mobile Home Installers

Becoming a licensed mobile home installer in Rhode Island means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. Rhode Island regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Budget $150 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Rhode Island, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Rhode Island handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Mobile Home Installer · Rhode Island

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Rhode Island

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Rhode Island licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Mobile Home Installer in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $150.
How do I get certified as a Mobile Home Installer in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island licenses mobile home installers who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Can I transfer my Mobile Home Installer license to Rhode Island from another state? ▼
Out-of-state mobile home installer credentials get a case-by-case review in Rhode Island rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Does Rhode Island require a background check for Mobile Home Installer licensing? ▼
Rhode Island does not currently require a criminal background check for mobile home installer licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.

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Mobile Home Installer in Rhode Island is one requirement row in a mobile home installer-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Rhode Island licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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