Rhode Island Journeyman Electrician (B)
A Rhode Island Journeyman Electrician (B) requires 15 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $72 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Rhode Island currently enforces the 2020 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: RI DLT · compiled 2026-05-23
Need your 15 CE hours? RedVector (Vector Solutions) carries the largest approved-course catalog for Rhode Island.
See approved coursesThe Rhode Island electrician path
Informational only — not legal advice, and not affiliated with any licensing board. Confirm every figure with the official board before you act. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclaimer.
Continuing education
- NEC code updates required
CE courses for Rhode Island journeyman electrician (b)s
Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for Rhode Island. Confirm a provider appears on RI DLT’s approved-provider list before you buy.
Affiliate disclosure: the links below are affiliate links — clicking may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Our editor’s pick is the provider with the largest continuing-education catalog among those approved for your state; the rest are listed alphabetically. Affiliate status doesn’t change which providers appear or their order.
RedVector (Vector Solutions)
Broad catalog across all four trades
Online self-paced · from $19 · 250+ courses
Still need to pass the licensing exam? @HomePrep →
Bond & insurance
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.
Reciprocity
Rhode Island does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity map shows which states do honor each other.
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the RI DLT portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 15 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.
- 3
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the RI DLT portal and pay the $72 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 4
Save your confirmation
Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need for Rhode Island Journeyman Electrician (B) renewal?
What does Rhode Island Journeyman Electrician (B) renewal cost?
Does Rhode Island accept reciprocity for this license?
Which code is Rhode Island currently enforcing?
Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline
Rhode Island Journeyman Electrician (B)s renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 15 CE hours before you’re due.
Used to set your reminder. With the email option we’ll time it 90, 30 and 7 days before.
Download a calendar file with alerts 90, 30 and 7 days before. Works with Apple, Google and Outlook. Nothing leaves your device.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime. We’ll send the year’s code & CE-rule changes for electricians too.
Embed this on your site
Trainers, unions and associations: drop Rhode Island’s electrician renewal facts into your own page. It stays current automatically.