Rhode Island license renewal

Rhode Island license renewal CE requirements

Last verified: 2026-05-19

Quick answer: Rhode Island regulates hairdresser/cosmeticians, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, and instructors under Rhode Island Department of Health Cosmetology (RI DOH). No continuing education is required; renewal is by application and fee only.

Which Rhode Island licenses are covered here?

  • Hairdresser/Cosmeticians: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Barbers: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Estheticians: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Manicurists: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.
  • Instructors: no continuing education required, renewal by fee only.

For the full CE rule citation, exemptions, late fees, and the source URL we verified against, see the Rhode Island detail page.

What you need to renew

  1. Confirm your deadline. Most renewals run on a 2-year cycle. Some states tie the date to your birth month, others use a fixed calendar date.
  2. Complete required CE (if any) from a board-approved provider before the deadline.
  3. Submit the renewal application and fee via your state board's portal.

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