RI

Rhode Island Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #12 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,419
Avg Education Hours
$168
Avg Initial Fee
37.5
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,486 Yes $397 $323 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,243 Yes $199 $161 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 6,973 Yes $194 $155 1 yr
Elevator Installer 6,973 Yes $273 $236 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $391 $317 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 4,973 Yes $155 $118 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 30 Yes $155 $136 3 yrs
Plumber 6,973 Yes $231 $194 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,372 Yes $128 $66 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,446 Yes $146 $73 2 yrs
Electrologist 848 Yes $155 $118 2 yrs
Esthetician 810 Yes $129 $62 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 828 Yes $159 $82 2 yrs
Nail Technician 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $317 $242 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 89 No $155 $118 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $195 $120 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $232 $158 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $195 $120 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $391 $317 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $384 $310 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 65 Yes $191 $154 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $565 $379 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,243 Yes $199 $161 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,243 Yes $279 $161 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 179 Yes $136 $118 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,372 Yes $168 $124 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,743 Yes $242 $205 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,743 Yes $391 $317 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,795 Yes $199 $161 2 yrs
Pharmacist 5,115 Yes $286 $249 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,743 Yes $279 $242 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 4,115 Yes $323 $286 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,320 Yes $199 $161 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $236 $199 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,743 Yes $205 $143 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,243 Yes $199 $161 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,743 Yes $279 $205 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 62 No $192 $117 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 4,470 Yes $310 $273 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,743 Yes $205 $168 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,243 Yes $201 $164 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,243 Yes $242 $205 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,486 Yes $397 $323 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 169 Yes $229 $155 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 159 Yes $310 $236 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 144 Yes $231 $190 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 216 Yes $310 $254 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 30 Yes $117 $79 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 279 Yes $154 $79 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 99 Yes $117 $79 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Rhode Island licensing authorities.

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