The Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation is responsible for the licensing and regulation of Real Estate salespersons, brokers and appraisers. To this end the Section coordinates and administers examinations for real estate brokers, salesperson and real estate appraisers. Additionally, the Section is responsible for issuing licenses/ certificates/permits to real estate branch offices, real estate schools and out of state land sales. The Section is also empowered to investigate and adjudicate complaints to insure license compliance with Rhode Island State laws, rules and regulations.

William J. DeLuca, Acting Administrator, Real Estate

Lists of Licensed Salespersons, Brokers and Appraisers:

• Salespersons Licensees
• Broker Licensees
• Appraiser Licensees

Regulations & Statutues

• Revised Title 5, Chapter 20.6 - Agency Relationships
  Effective 5/01/08
• Statutory authority RIGL 5-20-5
• Statutory authority RIGL 5-20-7

Bulletins and Notices

• Notice to Appraisers - Credit for Distance Education (Online) Courses
  Effective November 20, 2009
• Notice - Appraisal Course Providers Continuing Education Submission Requirement
  Effective October 1, 2008
• Notice - Real Estate Course Providers Continuing Education Submission Requirement
  Effective October 1, 2008
• Notice - Criminal History Record Submission Requirement
• Notice - New Appraiser Requirements
  Effective January 1, 2008
• Notice - Required Core Curriculum for Appraisers
  Effective January 1, 2008
• Notice - Real Estate Broker/Salesperson License Renewal
  Ending: April 30, 2010
• Policy Statement L97-1 (Personal Assistants)
• Notice - New Requirements for Salesperson Licenses!!!
  Effective January 1, 2009
• NOTICE - CHANGES IN COMMERCIAL LICENSING REGULATION 11, REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS!!!
  Effective May 27, 2009

Forms

Real Estate Section - Salesperson

• Filing of Out of State Land/Subdivision


• Renew online!

1. Requirements for Real Estate License
2. Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
3. Application form
4. Licensed Real Estate Schools
5. Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)
6. State of Rhode Island - Candidate Handbook/Rhode Island Real Estate
7. Complaint form
8. Transfer of License Form
9. Escrow Deposit Transmittal form (included in Reg. 11)
10. Claim for Return of Property form (included in Reg. 11)
11. Real Estate Release form (included in Reg. 11)
12. Request for Certificate of Licensure
13. Application for License Replacement
14. R.I. Mandatory Real Estate Relationship Disclosure Form
15. Renewal Salesperson Application

Real Estate Section - Broker

• Renew online!

1. Requirements for Broker License
2. Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
3. Licensing Requirements-Attorneys
4. Application form
5. Licensed Real Estate Schools
6. Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)
7. State of Rhode Island - Candidate Handbook/Rhode Island Real Estate
8. Complaint form
9. Transfer of License Form
10. Escrow Deposit Transmittal form (included in Reg. 11)
11. Claim for Return of Property form (included in Reg. 11)
12. Real Estate Release form (included in Reg. 11)
13. Request for Certificate of Licensure
14. Application for License Replacement
15. Renewal Broker Application

Real Estate Section - Non-Resident Reciprocal Salesperson License

1. Application Instructions
2. Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
3. Application form
4. Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)
5. State of Rhode Island - Candidate Handbook/Rhode Island Real Estate
6. Complaint form

Real Estate Section - Non-Resident Reciprocal Broker License

1. Application Instructions
2. Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
3. Application form
4. Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)
5. State of Rhode Island - Candidate Handbook/Rhode Island Real Estate
6. Complaint form

Education (Broker & Salesperson)

1. NOTICE - PROCEDURAL CHANGE FOR REAL ESTATE SCHOOLS!!!
2. List of Schools/Colleges/Organizations offering Real Estate Continuing Education Courses
3. Real Estate Continuing Education Course List
4. Application for Real Estate School
5. Policy for Continuing Education Course and Instructor Approval
6. Application for Continuing Education Course Approval
7. Application for Real Estate School Renewal
8. List of Lead Paint Course Providers
9. Licensed Real Estate Schools

Real Estate Appraisers Section - Trainee Appraisers, Licensed Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, and Certified General Appraiser

• The Appraisal Foundation

1. Real Estate Appraiser Qualification Criteria
2. Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
3. Application form (For resident and Non-resident)
4. Experience Certification Form
5. Competency Certification Form
6. Evaluation Certification Form
7. Application for Real Estate Appraiser Temporary Practice Certificate
8. State of Rhode Island - Candidate Handbook/Rhode Island Real Estate
9. Trainee Appraiser Requirements/Instructions
10. Affidavit (For Trainee Licensees Only)
11. License Reissuance Affidavit
12. Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)
13. Request for Certificate of Licensure
14. Complaint form

Real Estate Appraisers Section - "Reciprocal Licensing"
Licensed Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, and Certified General Appraiser

1. Reciprocal Licensing Instructions
2. Application form (For resident and Non-resident)
3. Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
4. Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)

Education (Appraiser)

1. Required Core Curriculum for Appraisers
2. Approved Qualifying Education Courses for R.E. Appraisers
3. Approved Continuing Education Courses for R.E. Appraisers
4. Application for Education Course Approval

Branch Office Licenses/Renewals

1. Application for Branch Office License
2. Branch Office License Renewals

Boards/Commissions

1. Rhode Island Real Estate Commission Members
2. Rhode Island Real Estate Appraisers Board