Rhode Island Radiologic Technologist License Renewal Guide (2026)
Who This Guide Is For
- Currently licensed Rhode Island radiologic technologists (radiographers), nuclear medicine technologists, or radiation therapists approaching their renewal date.
- Traveling radiologic technologists who need to keep a Rhode Island license active while working across multiple states.
- Technologists holding a Supplemental CT authorization who need to renew that credential alongside their base license.
At a Glance
| Renewal Cycle | Biennial — every two years |
| Expiration Date | A fixed date: July 31 of each odd-numbered year, regardless of original issue date |
| Renewal Fee | Radiographer: $60. Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiation Therapist: $85. Supplemental CT authorization: $50 |
| Late Fee | A flat $40 added to the base renewal fee for any radiologic technology license type submitted after expiration |
| CE Requirement | No fixed state CE-hour count specified — renewal requires attestation that ARRT/NMTCB certification remains active |
| Renewal Method | Online, through the Rhode Island MyLicense portal |
| Renewal Notice | RIDOH mails renewal applications on or before July 1 of each odd-numbered year |
Rhode Island radiologic technology licenses run on a fixed, calendar-based cycle rather than an individual birthday-based cycle: every license issued under 216-RICR-40-05-34 — whether for a radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiation therapist — expires on July 31 of the next odd-numbered year, and RIDOH mails renewal applications to all current licensees on or before July 1 of that year, per 216-RICR-40-05-34 § 34.8.1(C).
Technologists licensed in more than one category, or who also hold a Supplemental CT authorization, must file and pay for a separate renewal for each credential — Rhode Island does not consolidate multiple credentials into a single renewal transaction.
What Makes Rhode Island Different
Rhode Island’s renewal structure stands out for what it does not require: a state-tracked continuing education hour count. Where most states ask licensees to log a specific number of CE hours from approved providers, Rhode Island’s regulation instead requires each renewal application to include a signed statement attesting that the licensee’s ARRT or NMTCB certification is active and free of restriction, limitation, or sanction. In effect, Rhode Island outsources the ongoing-competency function to the national credentialing bodies, whose own CE requirements a technologist must already satisfy to keep that certification current. This is a meaningful distinction for technologists moving from a state with an explicit CE-hour mandate: Rhode Island’s paperwork burden at renewal time is lighter, but the underlying obligation to maintain active national certification is non-negotiable and must be reported to the state within five business days if it lapses or is sanctioned.
Interstate Portability
There is no interstate compact for radiologic technologists, so Rhode Island renewal has no compact-related implications. A Rhode Island license does not transfer automatically to other states at renewal time; technologists relocating still need to apply for licensure separately in any new state, typically through that state’s endorsement pathway.
Renewal Requirements
- Active national certification: ARRT (or NMTCB) certification must remain current, unrestricted, and reported as such on the renewal application.
- Notification duty: Licensees must notify RIDOH in writing within five business days if their national certification is revoked, restricted, sanctioned, or lapses.
- Malpractice reporting: Licensees must notify RIDOH in writing within five business days of any medical malpractice court judgment, arbitration award, or settlement involving payment to a complaining party, in any state where they are or were licensed, per 216-RICR-40-05-34 § 34.8.3(C).
- Administrative fines: Any outstanding administrative fine imposed by a final Board order must be paid in full before a license can be renewed.
- Per-category renewal: A separate renewal application and fee is required for each licensed category (radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapist) and for the Supplemental CT authorization, if held.
How to Renew
- Watch for your renewal notice, mailed by RIDOH on or before July 1 of each odd-numbered year, ahead of your July 31 expiration date.
- Go to the Rhode Island MyLicense online portal and log in or create an account.
- Confirm your ARRT or NMTCB certification is active, and complete the required attestation.
- Pay the applicable renewal fee ($60 for Radiographer; $85 for Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Radiation Therapist; $50 for Supplemental CT) using a payment method designated on the portal.
- If you hold more than one license category, repeat the renewal and payment process separately for each one.
- If you’re renewing after your expiration date, be prepared to pay the additional flat $40 late fee along with your base renewal fee.
- Because Rhode Island’s renewal date is fixed to July 31 of odd-numbered years rather than your individual license anniversary, don’t assume a two-year “birthday” cycle from your issue date — mark the actual statewide date on your calendar.
- Since Rhode Island doesn’t track a specific CE hour count, don’t assume “no CE tracking” means “no CE obligation.” You still need to independently maintain whatever CE your national credentialing body (ARRT or NMTCB) requires to keep your certification active — Rhode Island’s attestation requirement relies on that external verification rather than duplicating it.
- If you hold both a base license and a Supplemental CT authorization, budget for two separate renewal fees and confirm both show as renewed in the MyLicense portal — they are not bundled into a single transaction.
Relevant Statutes
- Source: 216-RICR-40-05-34, § 34.8 — Issuance and Renewal of License and Fee.
- Source: 216-RICR-10-05-2 — Department of Health fee schedule, Radiologic Technology renewal and late-fee amounts.
- Source: RIDOH Radiologic Technologists licensing page — official renewal portal link and contact information.
Related Pages
FAQ
When do Rhode Island radiologic technologist licenses expire?
All licenses issued under 216-RICR-40-05-34 expire on July 31 of each odd-numbered year, regardless of the individual issue date. Source: 216-RICR-40-05-34, § 34.8.1(A)
How many continuing education hours does Rhode Island require for renewal?
The regulation does not specify a fixed state CE-hour count. Instead, renewal requires a signed attestation that the licensee’s ARRT or NMTCB national certification remains active and unrestricted. Source: 216-RICR-40-05-34, § 34.8.2
What is the late fee for renewing a Rhode Island RT license after expiration?
A flat $40 late renewal fee is added to the base renewal fee for any radiologic technology license type. Source: 216-RICR-10-05-2, Radiologic Technology fee schedule
Can I renew my Rhode Island radiologic technologist license online?
Yes. RIDOH offers online renewal through the RI MyLicense portal. Source: RIDOH Radiologic Technologists licensing page
If I hold both a radiographer license and a Supplemental CT authorization, do I renew them together?
No. Each licensed category and the Supplemental CT authorization each require a separate renewal application and separate fee. Source: 216-RICR-40-05-34, § 34.8.1(C)
Can I renew my Rhode Island license if I live or work in another state?
Yes. Rhode Island renewal is completed online through the MyLicense portal regardless of where the licensee currently lives or works, provided the licensee continues to meet Rhode Island’s renewal requirements, including maintaining active ARRT or NMTCB certification. Source: RIDOH Radiologic Technologists licensing page
2026-07-21 — Expiration rule confirmed as July 31 of odd-numbered years after direct verification against 216-RICR-40-05-34, § 34.8.1(A). Continuing education renewal mechanism confirmed against the regulation text: Rhode Island requires attestation of active national certification rather than a fixed state CE-hour count. Late fee confirmed as a flat $40 across all radiologic technology license types, per the Department of Health’s official fee schedule (216-RICR-10-05-2). Renewal-notice timing corrected to “on or before July 1 of each odd-numbered year,” matching the specific language of § 34.8.1(C), after identifying that RIDOH’s general licensing-page statement of “60 days before expiration” does not match the regulation’s stated deadline for this profession. Malpractice-reporting citation narrowed to § 34.8.3(C). Payment-methods field cited to § 2.7(G) of the fee schedule, which confirms the state itself delegates accepted payment forms to the renewal portal rather than enumerating them in regulation.