How to get a plumbing 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 Plumbers) licenses plumbing contractors in Rhode Island.
Who licenses plumbing work in Rhode Island
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search plumbing licenses |
| License types | Master Plumber, Contractor Master Plumber, Journeyperson Plumber, Apprentice Plumber, Master Irrigator, Journeyperson Irrigator, Master Water-Filtration/Treatment-System Installer, Journeyperson Water-Filtration/Treatment-System Installer |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Board of Examiners of Plumbers for a credential such as Master Plumber, Contractor Master Plumber or Journeyperson Plumber.
- Exam required for a master plumber license. source
- Experience: at least 5 years of trade experience and a journeyperson license held at least 1 year before the master exam. source
- Pay the non-refundable master plumber application fee of $75: $75. source
- Licenses expire on the holder's birthday every two years. source
Plumbing requirements in Rhode Island
| Exam | Exam required for a master plumber license. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | At least 5 years of trade experience and a journeyperson license held at least 1 year before the master exam. source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Licenses expire on the holder's birthday every two year. source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring a plumbing contractor?
See every official lookup in Rhode Island, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a plumbing license in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) licenses plumbing contractors in Rhode Island.
- How do I check a plumbing license in Rhode Island?
- The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Rhode Island. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a plumbing license cost in Rhode Island?
- Non-refundable master plumber application fee of $75. Master plumber biennial renewal fee of $240 (the initial master license fee is assumed to equal it). Journeyperson plumber biennial renewal fee of $72.
- How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in Rhode Island?
- At least 5 years of trade experience and a journeyperson license held at least 1 year before the master exam.
- How often does a plumbing license renew in Rhode Island?
- Licenses expire on the holder's birthday every two years.
Other trades in Rhode Island
- General contractor license in Rhode Island
- Electrical 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/TITLE5/5-20/5-20-16.htm
- https://dlt.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur571/files/2025-07/Plumbers%20App%201.pdf
- https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-20/5-20-23.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.