Rhode Island Contractors Registration & Licensing Board

Address

1 Capitol Hill
2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02908

(401) 921-1590

http://www.crb.state.ri.us/

Description:

The mission of the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board is to safeguard the consumers rights related to contracted improvements to residential property, while providing a fair and positive environment for the construction industry.

The CRLB is an agency within the Department of Business Regulation!€™s, Division of Building, Design, and Fire Professionals. It is responsible for administrating and enforcing the registration and licensing requirements of certain contractors, and protecting the public by investigating complaints by homeowners and issuing fines and penalties for violations of the general laws, rules, and regulations.

Description

The mission of the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board is to safeguard the consumers rights related to contracted improvements to residential property, while providing a fair and positive environment for the construction industry. The CRLB is an agency within the Department of Business Regulation’s, Division of Building, Design, and Fire Professionals. It is responsible for administrating and enforcing the registration and licensing requirements of certain contractors, and protecting the public by investigating complaints by homeowners and issuing fines and penalties for violations of the general laws, rules, and regulations.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30-4:00PM

Required Documents

New Registrants: Application and Signed Statement, filing fee, proof of completed Pre-Education credits, and Certificate of Liability Insurance. Renewing Registrants: renewal Form, filing fee, proof of completed Continuing Education credits, and Certificate of Liability Insurance.

Eligibility

Must complete Pre-Education credits, and 5 hours of Continuing education every registration period. If company is a corporation, must be valid with RI Secretary of State.

Fees

Registration and Renewal: $200

Intake Procedure

Call or go online to search the registry for a contractor. To File a Claim: Complete sign and return claim form with copies of all relevant documentation including, but not limited to written contract and agreements, Invoices, Billings, Estimates, Photos, Receipts, Canceled checks, Time cards or other payroll data, Court Adjudication or binding arbitration data, Notices of counter claims by registrants. To Register as a contractor: Complete application and signed statement (if renewing, complete renewal form instead) and return with filing fee, proof of completed Pre-Education/ Continuing Education credits, and Certificate of Liability Insurance.

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-921-1590
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-4500.1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    The mission of the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board is to safeguard the consumers rights related to contracted improvements to residential property, while providing a fair and positive environment for the construction industry. The CRLB is an agency within the Department of Business Regulation’s, Division of Building, Design, and Fire Professionals. It is responsible for administrating and enforcing the registration and licensing requirements of certain contractors, and protecting the public by investigating complaints by homeowners and issuing fines and penalties for violations of the general laws, rules, and regulations.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30-4:00PM

    Required Documents

    Claim form, copies of all relevant documentation including, but not limited to: Written contract and agreements, Invoices, Billings, Estimates, Photos, Receipts, Canceled checks, Time cards or other payroll data, Court Adjudication or binding arbitration data, Notices of counter claims by registrants.

    Eligibility

    All

    Fees

    Complaint Filing Fee: $25

    Intake Procedure

    To File a Claim: Complete sign and return claim form with copies of all relevant documentation including, but not limited to written contract and agreements, Invoices, Billings, Estimates, Photos, Receipts, Canceled checks, Time cards or other payroll data, Court Adjudication or binding arbitration data, Notices of counter claims by registrants.

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-921-1590
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DD-1500.1850) and related services within the Service Tree.

      General Information

      Hours:

      Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

      Intake Process:

      Call or go online to search the registry for a contractor.
      To File a Claim: Complete sign and return claim form with copies of all relevant documentation including, but not limited to written contract and agreements, Invoices, Billings, Estimates, Photos, Receipts, Canceled checks, Time cards or other payroll data, Court Adjudication or binding arbitration data, Notices of counter claims by registrants.
      To Register as a contractor: Complete application and signed statement (if renewing, complete renewal form instead) and return with filing fee, proof of completed Pre-Education/ Continuing Education credits, and Certificate of Liability Insurance.

      Program Fees:

      Complaint Filing Fee: $25
      2 Year Registration Filing Fee: $200

      Eligibility:

      Must complete Pre-Education credits, and 5 hours of Continuing education every registration period.
      If company is a corporation, must be valid with RI Secretary of State.

      Is Shelter?

      No

      Miscellaneous

      Related Resource

      Date of Official Change:

      April 12, 2022

      Legal Status:

      State

      Description

      The mission of the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board is to safeguard the consumers rights related to contracted improvements to residential property, while providing a fair and positive environment for the construction industry. The CRLB is an agency within the Department of Business Regulation’s, Division of Building, Design, and Fire Professionals. It is responsible for administrating and enforcing the registration and licensing requirements of certain contractors, and protecting the public by investigating complaints by homeowners and issuing fines and penalties for violations of the general laws, rules, and regulations.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 8:30-4:00PM

      Required Documents

      New Registrants: Application and Signed Statement, filing fee, proof of completed Pre-Education credits, and Certificate of Liability Insurance. Renewing Registrants: renewal Form, filing fee, proof of completed Continuing Education credits, and Certificate of Liability Insurance.

      Eligibility

      Must complete Pre-Education credits, and 5 hours of Continuing education every registration period. If company is a corporation, must be valid with RI Secretary of State.

      Fees

      Registration and Renewal: $200

      Intake Procedure

      Call or go online to search the registry for a contractor. To File a Claim: Complete sign and return claim form with copies of all relevant documentation including, but not limited to written contract and agreements, Invoices, Billings, Estimates, Photos, Receipts, Canceled checks, Time cards or other payroll data, Court Adjudication or binding arbitration data, Notices of counter claims by registrants. To Register as a contractor: Complete application and signed statement (if renewing, complete renewal form instead) and return with filing fee, proof of completed Pre-Education/ Continuing Education credits, and Certificate of Liability Insurance.

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        401-921-1590
        Name:
        Main Phone
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-4500.1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        The mission of the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board is to safeguard the consumers rights related to contracted improvements to residential property, while providing a fair and positive environment for the construction industry. The CRLB is an agency within the Department of Business Regulation’s, Division of Building, Design, and Fire Professionals. It is responsible for administrating and enforcing the registration and licensing requirements of certain contractors, and protecting the public by investigating complaints by homeowners and issuing fines and penalties for violations of the general laws, rules, and regulations.

        Hours

        Mon-Fri 8:30-4:00PM

        Required Documents

        Claim form, copies of all relevant documentation including, but not limited to: Written contract and agreements, Invoices, Billings, Estimates, Photos, Receipts, Canceled checks, Time cards or other payroll data, Court Adjudication or binding arbitration data, Notices of counter claims by registrants.

        Eligibility

        All

        Fees

        Complaint Filing Fee: $25

        Intake Procedure

        To File a Claim: Complete sign and return claim form with copies of all relevant documentation including, but not limited to written contract and agreements, Invoices, Billings, Estimates, Photos, Receipts, Canceled checks, Time cards or other payroll data, Court Adjudication or binding arbitration data, Notices of counter claims by registrants.

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          401-921-1590
          Name:
          Main Phone
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DD-1500.1850) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Geographies Served

          • Serves All Areas

          Address Listings

          Physical (Primary)

          1 Capitol Hill
          2nd Floor
          Providence, RI 02908

          Mailing

          1 Capitol Hill
          2nd Floor
          Providence, RI 02908

          Contacts

          John Leyden

          Primary Contact

          State Building Code Commissioner

          (401) 889-5487

          John Hoyle

          Chief of Inspections

          (401) 921-1209

          John.Hoyle@doa.ri.gov

          Phone Numbers

          Main Phone

          (401) 921-1590

          Fax

          (401) 889-5533

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