Rhode Island Contractor & Trade License Requirements

Rhode Island requires all contractors to register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB). In addition, electricians, plumbers, and commercial roofers must obtain separate trade licenses through the Department of Labor and Training (DLT). New registrants must complete a 5-hour CRLB-approved pre-registration course. A July 2025 law added a government-issued photo ID requirement for all registrations and renewals.