How to get an electrician license in Rhode Island
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Electricians) licenses electrical contractors in Rhode Island.
Who licenses electrical work in Rhode Island
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Electricians) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| License types | Class A Electrical Contractor, Class B Journeyperson Electrician, Class C Limited Premises, Class D Limited Maintenance, Class E Burner Contractor, Class F Burnerperson, Class AF Fire Alarm Contractor, Class BF Fire Alarm Installer, SCF Electrical Sign Contractor, Class CF Sign Installer, LPC Lightning Protection Contractor, LPI Lightning Protection Installer |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Board of Examiners of Electricians for a credential such as Class A Electrical Contractor, Class B Journeyperson Electrician or Class C Limited Premises.
- Exam required: a Class A electrical contractor certificate names the person who passed the examination. source
- Experience: at least 6 years of trade experience plus a Rhode Island journeyperson license held at least 2 years before the contractor exam. source
- Pay the class A electrical contractor license fee of $240: $240. source
- Licenses expire on the license holder's birthday and renew for two years. source
Electrical requirements in Rhode Island
| Exam | Exam required: a Class A electrical contractor certificate names the person who passed the examination. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | At least 6 years of trade experience plus a Rhode Island journeyperson license held at least 2 years before the contractor exam. source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Licenses expire on the license holder's birthday and renew for two year. source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring an electrical contractor?
See every official lookup in Rhode Island, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Electricians) licenses electrical contractors in Rhode Island.
- How do I check an electrician license in Rhode Island?
- The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Electricians) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Rhode Island. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an electrician license cost in Rhode Island?
- Class A electrical contractor license fee of $240. Exam application fee of $75. Non-refundable application processing fee of $75 (DLT does not say whether this is the same charge as the exam fee). Delinquency assessment of $12 per month on late renewal.
- How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Rhode Island?
- At least 6 years of trade experience plus a Rhode Island journeyperson license held at least 2 years before the contractor exam.
- How often does an electrician license renew in Rhode Island?
- Licenses expire on the license holder's birthday and renew for two years.
Other trades in Rhode Island
- General contractor license in Rhode Island
- Plumbing license in Rhode Island
- HVAC license in Rhode Island
- Roofing license in Rhode Island
- All Rhode Island trades
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Sources
- https://dlt.ri.gov/regulation-and-safety/professional-regulation
- https://dltweb.dlt.ri.gov/profregsonline/
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-6/5-6-8.htm
- https://dlt.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur571/files/2025-07/Electrician%20App%202.pdf
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-6/5-6-20.htm
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-6/5-6-16.htm
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-6/5-6-17.htm
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.