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
certification 2-4 weeks
Acupuncture, Doctor of (Acupuncturist)
licenseArchitect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor/Worker
licenseAsbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor/Worker
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAttorney and Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Auctioneer (& Apprentice Auctioneer)
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Bartenders
licenseBondsman, Professional
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Burglar and Hold-up Alarm Agent
licenseChemical Dependency Professional
license 2-4 years depending on credential level
Chiropractic Physician
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Chiropractic Physician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Claim Adjuster (Insurance)
license 2-4 weeks
Clinical Histologic Technician
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Constable
licenseDental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian/Nutritionist
license 3-6 months
Electrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elevator Mechanic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician
license 12-18 months
Engineer, Professional
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Environmental 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
license 4-8 months
Hearing Aid Dealer and Fitter
licenseHoisting Engineer
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLottery Agent
licenseLottery Agent
licenseMarriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $300 2-3 months
Mental Health Counselor
licenseNaturopathic Physician
licenseNuclear Medicine Technologist
licenseNuisance Control Specialist
licenseNurse Practitioner
license 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nurse-Midwife
licenseNurse, Licensed Practical
license 12-18 months
Nurse, Registered
registration Est. $375 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nursery Stock Dealer
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Nursing Assistant (Aide)
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOnsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Designer
licenseOptician
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician I & II
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Pilot, Ship
licensePlumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePsychologist, Private Practice
license 4-8 weeks
Pyrotechnic Operator
licenseRadiographer
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Real Estate Appraiser
license Varies by level
Real Estate Appraiser
license 1-3 months
Real Estate Broker
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $250 1-3 months
Refrigeration Mechanic
licenseRespiratory Care Practitioner
license 2-4 months after program completion
School Counselor
licenseSchool Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
School Social Worker
license Est. $505 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Surplus 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
license 2-4 weeks
Telecommunications System Technician
license 3-6 months
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)