Welder License Requirements in Rhode Island
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Rhode Island does not require a statewide occupational license for general welders. The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation does not issue a welder-specific license. Boiler and pressure vessel welding is regulated by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. Employer certifications per AWS or ASME may be required.