Rhode Island Licensed Occupations
A license is formal permission, usually from the state, to engage in a specified occupation. Certification is recognition granted, usually by a non-government agency, to an individual who has met certain qualifications. Registration is a very general term indicating that the title is controlled or that an individual in a given occupation must register with a designated agency.
Individuals with questions about license requirements should contact the issuing agency.
Click on the Occupation to be directed to the licensing agency web site.
- Accountant, Certified Public
- Architect
- Auctioneer (deregulated Ch 5-58)
- Boxer, Professional
- Cannabis Licensing
- Claim Adjuster (Insurance)
- Constable
- Engineer, Professional
- Insurance Producer
- Investment Advisor Representative
- Land Surveyor
- Landscape Architect
- Line Cleaner
- Liquor Agent/Salesperson
- Mixed Martial Arts Professional (MMA)
- Motor Vehicle Damage Appraiser
- Real Estate Appraiser
- Real Estate Broker
- Real Estate Salesperson
- Registered Representative
- Surplus Line Broker
- Travel Agent (deregulated Ch 5-52)
- Travel Manager (deregulated Ch 5-52)
- Arborist
- Beekeeper/Apiary
- Dealer (Finfish, Lobster, Shellfish, Multipurpose)
- Fisher, Commercial
- Fur Buyer (deregulated Ch 20-16-14)
- Lifeguard
- Live Bait Seller
- Livestock Dealer
- Nuisance Control Specialist
- Nursery Stock Dealer
- Nursery Worker
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Designer
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Installer
- Pesticide Applicator
- Pilot, Ship
- Trapper, Commercial
- Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator
- Wildlife Propagator
- Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Acupuncture, Doctor of (Acupuncturist)
- Asbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor/Worker
- Assisted Living Residence Administrator
- Athletic Trainer
- Barber
- Behavioral Analysis
- Chemical Dependency Professional
- Chiropractic Physician; Chiropractor
- Clinical Histologic Technician
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Clinical Laboratory Technician
- Cytotechnologist
- Dental Hygienist
- Dentist
- Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution Operator
- Electrologist
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Environmental Lead Professionals
- Food Safety Manager
- Funeral Director/Embalmer
- Genetics Counselor
- Hairdresser, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Manicurist
- Hearing Aid Dealer and Fitter
- Interpreter for the Deaf
- Lactation Consultant
- Lead Hazard Professionals
- Lead Renovator, Certified
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Massage Therapist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Music Therapist
- Naturopathic Physician
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse, Licensed Practical
- Nurse, Registered
- Nurse-Midwife
- Nursing Assistant (Aide)
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Therapist
- Optician
- Optometrist
- Osteopathic Physician (D.O.)
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physician and Surgeon (Allopathic - M.D.)
- Physician Assistant
- Podiatrist
- Prosthetist (regulations repealed Ch 5-59)
- Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Psychologist, Private Practice
- Radiation Therapist
- Radiographer
- Radon Mitigation Specialist
- Radon Mitigation Worker
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Sanitarian (regulations repealed Ch 23-19.3)
- Social Worker
- Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist
- Tattoo Artist & Body Piercer
- Veterinarian
- Water Sampler & Water Interpreter
- Burglar and Hold-up Alarm Agent
- Electrical Sign Installer
- Electrician
- Elevator Mechanic
- Fire Alarm Installer
- Fire Protection Sprinkler Fitter
- Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanics
- Hoisting Engineer
- Irrigator
- Oil Burnerperson
- Pipefitter
- Plumber
- Refrigeration Mechanic
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Telecommunications Specialist
- Welder