Water Well Driller / Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Water Well Driller License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Drills and constructs water wells. Licensed in most states.

What the Rhode Island data shows for Water Well Drillers

Rhode Island sets the entry bar for water well drillers at board-approved training and a passing score on a state-approved exam. The credential is administered under Rhode Island's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Training/Certification".

The initial price tag is $50 every 3 years. 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 evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Water Well Driller · 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 A+
$50
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
Training/Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 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 Water Well Driller in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Water Well Driller in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island licenses water well drillers who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Can I transfer my Water Well Driller license to Rhode Island from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for water well drillers in Rhode Island - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Rhode Island licensing board for the current process.
Does Rhode Island require a background check for Water Well Driller licensing? ▼
Rhode Island does not currently require a criminal background check for water well driller licensing, though this may vary by employer or specific role.

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Water Well Driller in Rhode Island is one requirement row in a water well driller-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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