State Regulator

Rhode Island Real Estate Commission

Who regulates your license in Rhode Island, how to reach them, and where to verify official requirements. This is a free resource — not a course page.

About the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation — Real Estate Section

Your Rhode Island real estate license is issued and regulated by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation — Real Estate Section (DBR). This agency sets the education and exam requirements, processes applications and renewals, maintains the public license lookup, and enforces the rules that protect consumers. Click2CE is an education provider — for any official action (applying, renewing, filing a complaint, or verifying a license) you work directly with the DBR.

Regulator: Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation — Real Estate Section (DBR)
Address: 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Suite 68-1, Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 462-9506

License Types in Rhode Island

  • Salesperson
  • Broker

Exam retake policy: You may retake the exam after a waiting period.

Official Resources & Portals

Links to the official DBR systems for applying, renewing, verifying a license, and scheduling your exam. Where a direct link is not yet listed, use the DBR website and verify the current process with the commission.

DBR Official WebsiteApplications, rules, and announcements
Licensing application portal: Not listed yet — check the DBR website and verify with the commission.
License renewal portal: Not listed yet — check the DBR website and verify with the commission.
Candidate handbook: Not listed yet — check the DBR website and verify with the commission.
Forms & applications: Not listed yet — check the DBR website and verify with the commission.
Approved schools list: Not listed yet — check the DBR website and verify with the commission.
License lookup: Not listed yet — check the DBR website and verify with the commission.
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Fingerprinting & background check

Confirm whether a fingerprint background check is required directly with the DBR.

Requirements are summarized for general guidance and can change without notice. Always confirm the current rules, hours, fees, and deadlines directly with your state real estate commission before enrolling or renewing.

Verify directly with the state real estate commission before relying on this.

Last reviewed: June 25, 2026

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