Professional Licenses in Rhode Island
Rhode Island requires licenses for 92 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Accountant, Certified Public
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Accountant, Certified Public
certificationAcupuncture, Doctor of (Acupuncturist)
licenseArchitect
licenseAsbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor/Worker
licenseAsbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor/Worker
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAttorney and Counselor
licenseAuctioneer (& Apprentice Auctioneer)
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Bartenders
licenseBondsman, Professional
licenseBurglar and Hold-up Alarm Agent
licenseChemical Dependency Professional
licenseChiropractic Physician
licenseChiropractic Physician
licenseClaim Adjuster (Insurance)
licenseClinical Histologic Technician
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseConstable
licenseDental Hygienist
licenseDental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian/Nutritionist
licenseElectrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elevator Mechanic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
licenseEngineer, Professional
licenseEnvironmental Lead Inspector-Technician
licenseFood Safety Manager
licenseFuneral Director/Embalmer
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseHairdresser, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Manicurist
license Est. $175 9-14 months
Hairdresser, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Manicurist
licenseHearing Aid Dealer and Fitter
licenseHoisting Engineer
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLandscape Architect
licenseLottery Agent
licenseLottery Agent
licenseMarriage and Family Therapist
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $300 2-3 months
Mental Health Counselor
licenseNaturopathic Physician
licenseNuclear Medicine Technologist
licenseNuisance Control Specialist
licenseNurse Practitioner
licenseNurse-Midwife
licenseNurse, Licensed Practical
license 12-18 months
Nurse, Registered
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nursery Stock Dealer
licenseNursing Assistant (Aide)
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOnsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Designer
licenseOptician
licenseOptometrist
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician I & II
licensePhysical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant
licensePilot, Ship
licensePlumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePsychologist, Private Practice
licensePyrotechnic Operator
licenseRadiographer
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $250 1-3 months
Refrigeration Mechanic
licenseRespiratory Care Practitioner
licenseSchool Counselor
licenseSchool Psychologist
licenseSchool Social Worker
license Est. $505 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist
licenseSpeech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist
licenseSurplus Line Broker
licenseSurplus Line Broker
license Est. $250 4-8 weeks
Tattoo Artist & Body Piercer
licenseTeacher (Secondary)
license Est. $375 4-5 years (including degree)
Teacher: General Subject Matter Substituteá
licenseTelecommunications System Technician
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)