Rhode Island Division of Building, Design, and Fire Professionals
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Contact Information
560 Jefferson Blvd, Suite 100
Cranston, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 889-5446
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Licenses
We track the following licenses with the Rhode Island Division of Building, Design, and Fire Professionals in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.
Rhode Island Architect License
Agency: | Rhode Island Division of Building, Design, and Fire Professionals |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in Rhode Island for the first time.
Form: | For Paper, at NCARB’s website after logging into My Registration and follow the reciprocal instructions for RI. For online, at the Board’s website at the following link: https://elicensing.ri.gov/ |
Agency Fee: | $60 application fee. No exam fee. |
Reciprocal Registration
This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in Rhode Island.
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to architects that are already licensed in Rhode Island and need to renew their license.
Agency Fee: | $120 Biennially |
Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Architecture Certificate of Authorization
Initial Registration
This section applies to architectural firms that are applying for a license in Rhode Island for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to architectural firms that are already licensed in Rhode Island and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $120 ($0 for firms with no employees) |
Due: | By December 31 of even-numbered years. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Notes: | Renewal reminders are sent by email prior to the expiration date. |
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Amendment
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Within 30 days of the effective date of the change. |
Rhode Island Engineering Certificate of Authorization
Initial Registration
This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in Rhode Island for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.
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Agency Fee: | $150 ($0 if the firm has no employees) |
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Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in Rhode Island and need to renew their license.
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Notes: | Renewal reminders are sent by email prior to the expiration date. |
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Amendment
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 for a business name change and $0 for all other changes. |
Due: | Within 30 days of the effective date of the change. |
Rhode Island Land Surveying Certificate of Authorization
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
How to Apply: |
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Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | By May 31 of even-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Professional Engineer Registration
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
Form: | Paper Renewal Application for Professional Engineers Biennial Renewal Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | By June 30 of odd-numbered years. |
Rhode Island Professional Land Surveyor License
Agency: | Rhode Island Division of Building, Design, and Fire Professionals |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 for residents and $150 for out-of-state applicants. |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Reciprocal Registration
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | By June 30 of odd-numbered years. |
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