Rhode Island license renewal and continuing education
How to renew a cosmetology license in Rhode Island
What it takes to renew a cosmetology, barber, nail technician or esthetician license in Rhode Island: when each expires, the renewal fee, the continuing education it needs, and what to do if you renew late or the license has lapsed. Every answer comes from the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026.
| License | Continuing education | Fee | Renews | Late fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Not stated | $25 | Every 2 years | $25 |
| Barber | Not stated | $25 | Every 2 years | $25 |
| Nail technician | Not stated | $25 | Every 2 years | $25 |
| Esthetician | Not stated | $25 | Every 2 years | $25 |
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At $12.50 a year, renewing costs less than the $32.50 a year typical across the states.
Cosmetologist (Hairdresser and Cosmetician)
Rhode Island cosmetology license renewal
Renewed through the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn September 30 of every other year, on an odd-even year basis.
- Renewal fee
- $25 ($12.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $25A renewal filed after September 30 must add a reinstatement fee of $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, up to a maximum of $100.00, to the base renewal fee.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license not renewed by September 30 may be renewed by paying the current renewal fee plus $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, to a maximum of $100.00.
Barber
Rhode Island barber license renewal
Renewed through the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn September 30 of every other year, on an odd-even year basis.
- Renewal fee
- $25 ($12.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $25A renewal filed after September 30 must add a reinstatement fee of $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, up to a maximum of $100.00, to the base renewal fee.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license not renewed by September 30 may be renewed by paying the current renewal fee plus $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, to a maximum of $100.00.
Nail technician (Manicurist)
Rhode Island nail technician license renewal
Renewed through the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn September 30 of every other year, on an odd-even year basis.
- Renewal fee
- $25 ($12.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $25A renewal filed after September 30 must add a reinstatement fee of $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, up to a maximum of $100.00, to the base renewal fee.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license not renewed by September 30 may be renewed by paying the current renewal fee plus $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, to a maximum of $100.00.
Esthetician
Rhode Island esthetician license renewal
Renewed through the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering.
- When it expires
- Every 2 yearsOn September 30 of every other year, on an odd-even year basis.
- Renewal fee
- $25 ($12.50 a year)
- Continuing education
- Not statedThe official pages we read do not say whether renewal needs continuing education; ask the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering before you renew.
- Late renewal
- $25A renewal filed after September 30 must add a reinstatement fee of $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, up to a maximum of $100.00, to the base renewal fee.
- If it has expired
- See the ruleA license not renewed by September 30 may be renewed by paying the current renewal fee plus $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, to a maximum of $100.00.
Good to know
What else Rhode Island says about renewing
- Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before your expiration date.
- Renewal fees are paid in any form the online renewal website designates when online renewal is available.
- A renewal fee submitted after the expiration date may subject the licensee to a late fee and additional administrative sanctions.
Sources
What Rhode Island's official pages say
Each answer above, in the words of the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering's own pages, rules and fee schedules, read on October 28, 2026. Fees and deadlines change: confirm with the board before you renew.
- Cosmetologist: renewal period
“The license unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September of every other year following the date of issuance of original license, which will be determined on an odd-even year basis.”
rules.sos.ri.gov “Upon receipt of such renewal application and fee, the Department shall grant a renewal license effective the first (1 st ) day of October and expiring two (2) years later on the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September.”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Cosmetologist: renewal fee
“Hairdresser/Cosmetologist: Renewal § 5-10-10(a) § 23-1-54 $25.00”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Cosmetologist: late renewal
“Hairdresser/Cosmetologist: Reinstatement (added to base renewal fee) § 5-10-10(b) § 23-1-54 $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed to a maximum of $100.00”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Cosmetologist: expired license
“Any person who has failed to renew his or her license on or before the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September following the date of issuance may be renewed by the Department upon payment of the current renewal fee plus an additional fee as set forth in the Fee Structure”
rules.sos.ri.gov “Every person who fails to renew his or her license on or before September 30 following the date of issuance as provided in subsection (a) of this section may be reinstated by the division upon payment of the current renewal fee as set forth in § 23-1-54.”
webserver.rilegislature.gov - Barber: renewal period
“The license unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September of every other year following the date of issuance of original license, which will be determined on an odd-even year basis.”
rules.sos.ri.gov “Upon receipt of such renewal application and fee, the Department shall grant a renewal license effective the first (1 st ) day of October and expiring two (2) years later on the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September.”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Barber: renewal fee
“Barber: Renewal § 5-10-10(a) § 23-1-54 $25.00”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Barber: late renewal
“Barber: Reinstatement (added to base renewal fee) § 5-10-10(b) § 23-1-54 $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed to a maximum of $100.00”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Barber: expired license
“Any person who has failed to renew his or her license on or before the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September following the date of issuance may be renewed by the Department upon payment of the current renewal fee plus an additional fee as set forth in the Fee Structure”
rules.sos.ri.gov “Every person who fails to renew his or her license on or before September 30 following the date of issuance as provided in subsection (a) of this section may be reinstated by the division upon payment of the current renewal fee as set forth in § 23-1-54.”
webserver.rilegislature.gov - Nail technician: renewal period
“The license unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September of every other year following the date of issuance of original license, which will be determined on an odd-even year basis.”
rules.sos.ri.gov “Upon receipt of such renewal application and fee, the Department shall grant a renewal license effective the first (1 st ) day of October and expiring two (2) years later on the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September.”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Nail technician: renewal fee
“Manicurist: Renewal § 5-10-10(a) § 23-1-54 $25.00”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Nail technician: late renewal
“Manicurist: Reinstatement (added to base renewal fee) § 5-10-10(b) § 23-1-54 $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed to a maximum of $100.00”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Nail technician: expired license
“Any person who has failed to renew his or her license on or before the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September following the date of issuance may be renewed by the Department upon payment of the current renewal fee plus an additional fee as set forth in the Fee Structure”
rules.sos.ri.gov “Every person who fails to renew his or her license on or before September 30 following the date of issuance as provided in subsection (a) of this section may be reinstated by the division upon payment of the current renewal fee as set forth in § 23-1-54.”
webserver.rilegislature.gov - Esthetician: renewal period
“The license unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September of every other year following the date of issuance of original license, which will be determined on an odd-even year basis.”
rules.sos.ri.gov “Upon receipt of such renewal application and fee, the Department shall grant a renewal license effective the first (1 st ) day of October and expiring two (2) years later on the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September.”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Esthetician: renewal fee
“Esthetician: Renewal § 5-10-10(a) § 23-1-54 $25.00”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Esthetician: late renewal
“Esthetician: Reinstatement (added to base renewal fee) § 5-10-10(b) § 23-1-54 $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed to a maximum of $100.00”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Esthetician: expired license
“Any person who has failed to renew his or her license on or before the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September following the date of issuance may be renewed by the Department upon payment of the current renewal fee plus an additional fee as set forth in the Fee Structure”
rules.sos.ri.gov “Every person who fails to renew his or her license on or before September 30 following the date of issuance as provided in subsection (a) of this section may be reinstated by the division upon payment of the current renewal fee as set forth in § 23-1-54.”
webserver.rilegislature.gov - Also good to know
“Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before your expiration date.”
health.ri.gov - Also good to know
“When online renewal is available for a license, payment shall be made in any of the forms designated on the renewal website.”
rules.sos.ri.gov - Also good to know
“Failure to submit the applicable renewal fee prior to the expiration date of the current license may subject the licensee to assessment of a late fee, as established by this Part, as well as additional administrative sanctions”
rules.sos.ri.gov
Questions
Rhode Island license renewal, answered
How do I renew my cosmetology license in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island Hairdresser and Cosmetician license renews every 2 years for $25, through the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering. When it expires: On September 30 of every other year, on an odd-even year basis. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
How many continuing education hours do I need to renew a Rhode Island cosmetology license?
The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering before your renewal date.
What happens if my Rhode Island cosmetology license expires?
A license not renewed by September 30 may be renewed by paying the current renewal fee plus $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, to a maximum of $100.00.
How do I renew my barber license in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island Barber license renews every 2 years for $25, through the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering. When it expires: On September 30 of every other year, on an odd-even year basis. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Rhode Island barber license expires?
A license not renewed by September 30 may be renewed by paying the current renewal fee plus $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, to a maximum of $100.00.
How do I renew my nail technician license in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island Manicurist license renews every 2 years for $25, through the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering. When it expires: On September 30 of every other year, on an odd-even year basis. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Rhode Island nail technician license expires?
A license not renewed by September 30 may be renewed by paying the current renewal fee plus $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, to a maximum of $100.00.
How do I renew my esthetician license in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island Esthetician license renews every 2 years for $25, through the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering. When it expires: On September 30 of every other year, on an odd-even year basis. The official pages we read do not state a continuing education requirement for it; ask the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering before your renewal date. Renew on the board's own site, linked on this page.
What happens if my Rhode Island esthetician license expires?
A license not renewed by September 30 may be renewed by paying the current renewal fee plus $25.00 for each renewal cycle lapsed, to a maximum of $100.00.
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