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How to Renew Your Rhode Island General Contractor License

Rhode Island general contractors must complete 2.5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
2.5 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Rhode Island general contractors holding a license in one of these classes: General Contractor Registration, Continuing education. Requirements are set by Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation).

When to renew

Rhode Island general contractors licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/440-10-00-2)

The continuing education Rhode Island requires

Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) requires 2.5 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • No prescribed subject — at least 150 minutes

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Rhode Island sets general contractors requirements by license class (General Contractor Registration, Continuing education). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 2.5 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) requires 2.5 hours every 2 years, including No prescribed subject. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Rhode Island general contractors course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Rhode Island, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation)

Online courses for Rhode Island general contractors

Rhode Island general contractor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Rhode Island general contractors need?
Rhode Island general contractors must complete 2.5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation).
Which license classes does the Rhode Island general contractors CE requirement apply to?
The 2.5 hours requirement applies to: General Contractor Registration, Continuing education.
What topics are required for Rhode Island general contractors continuing education?
Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) requires coverage of: No prescribed subject (2.5 hours).
Can Rhode Island general contractors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Rhode Island requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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