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State of Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board State Building Office

Mission of the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB)

The CRLB is a unit within the State Building Office and is charged with registering and regulating contractors, as well as licensing Commercial Roofers, Home Inspectors, Underground Utility, Water Filtration, Well Drilling, and Pump Installers in the State of Rhode Island. Additionally, the CRLB receives and investigates complaints from Rhode Island homeowners against contractors.

Professions the CRLB Regulate

We do not license Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, or Mechanical. For more Information, please contact Dept. of Labor & Training.

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State of Rhode Island Building Codes- 2021

New CRLB Registration Requirement as of July 1, 2025

Mission of the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB)

Professions the CRLB Regulate

Contractors' Registration

Commercial Roofing License

Home Inspector License

Underground Utility License

Well Driller / Pump Installer / Water Filtration Contractor / WF Installer License

We do not license Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, or Mechanical. For more Information, please contact Dept. of Labor & Training.