# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-11: Licensure without examination

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-11

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-11
- **Heading:** Licensure without examination
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-44 / Section 5-44-11

## Text

A licensure as a psychologist may be issued to:

(1) An applicant who has been licensed or certified as a psychologist under the laws of another state, United States territory, or foreign country where the board determines that the requirements are substantially equivalent to those of this state; or

(2) A person who has been certified after examination by the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology, if the board determines that the examination is substantially equivalent to, or exceeds, the requirements of the examination approved by the board.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-1 § 5-44-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-2 § 5-44-2. Licensing of psychologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-3 § 5-44-3. Board of psychology €” Creation €” Composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-4 § 5-44-4. Board of psychology €” Appointment, terms, and removal of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-5 § 5-44-5. Board of psychology €” Organization and meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-6 § 5-44-6. Board of psychology €” General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-8 § 5-44-8. Register of psychologists €” Licensing records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-9 § 5-44-9. Qualifications of psychologists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-10 § 5-44-10. Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-11 § 5-44-11. Licensure without examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-12 § 5-44-12. Application fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-13 § 5-44-13. Temporary license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-14 § 5-44-14. Limitation of practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-14.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-15 § 5-44-15. Expiration and renewal of licenses €” Continuing education €” Lapsed license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-15.md)

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