Barber License Renewal in Rhode Island (2026)

Barber license renewal in Rhode Island is handled by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering), which requires Barbers to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Rhode Island Barber renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Barber licenses are renewed biennially and expire on September 30 of every other year, determined on an odd/even-year basis tied to the license number. The renewal application and fee must be submitted before September 15 of the renewal year; the renewed license is effective October 1 and expires two years later on September 30.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$25.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering)

Go to the official Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering). automated research workflow (official rhode-island barber board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Barbers in Rhode Island

No continuing education is required for Rhode Island barber license renewal. Neither the barbering/cosmetology licensure regulation (216-RICR-40-05-4) nor the Department of Health renewal materials impose any CE hours or topics as a condition of renewing a standard barber license.

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How to renew your Barber license in Rhode Island

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Barbering is regulated by the RI Department of Health (RIDOH), not a freestanding barber board; the program is administered under a combined Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Renewal notices are mailed/emailed roughly 60 days before expiration. Fees are set in the separately codified Department of Health fee schedule (216-RICR-10-05-2, current version effective 2025), which lists a $25.00 barber renewal fee. Late renewal is handled as reinstatement: $25.00 added to the base renewal fee for each renewal cycle lapsed, capped at $100.00; the late_fee_usd value of 25 reflects the per-cycle reinstatement surcharge. Caution: a superseded 2007 regulation PDF still circulating on the state's regulation archive lists a $50 renewal fee and $30/year late fee (max $200) — these are outdated; the current codified fee schedule supersedes them. Some third-party sites cite a $67 renewal fee, which is not supported by the official RIDOH fee schedule. RIDOH uses an online licensing portal (healthri.mylicense.com) for online renewal.

Barber license renewal in Rhode Island: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Barber license in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island Barber licenses renew every 24 months. Barber licenses are renewed biennially and expire on September 30 of every other year, determined on an odd/even-year basis tied to the license number. The renewal application and fee must be submitted before September 15 of the renewal year; the renewed license is effective October 1 and expires two years later on September 30.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Barber license in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Barber license. No continuing education is required for Rhode Island barber license renewal. Neither the barbering/cosmetology licensure regulation (216-RICR-40-05-4) nor the Department of Health renewal materials impose any CE hours or topics as a condition of renewing a standard barber license. Confirm the current rule with the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering).

Can I renew my Rhode Island Barber license online?

Yes — Rhode Island offers online renewal through the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Rhode Island Barber license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $25 may apply. Contact the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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