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.

Valerie Voccio, 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
• Commercial Licensing Regulation 11 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
  Effective 7/08/04
• Commercial Licensing Regulation 11 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
  Effective 7/08/04
• Proposed Commercial Licensing Regulation 11 - Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
  Hearing Date 3/28/06
• Statutory authority RIGL 5-20-5
• Commercial Licensing Regulation 10 - Real Estate Appraisers
  Effective 03/18/04
• Statutory authority RIGL 5-20-7

Bulletins and Notices

• Emergency Order of Suspension re: Sharon Steele
• AQB Examination Information
  Effective March 1, 2008
• Notice - Criminal History Record Submission Requirement
• Bulletin - R.E. Salesperson's Pre-licensing Course Requirements
  Effective 6/16/05
• Notice - Schedule of Increased Fees for Real Estate Appraisers
  as of July 1, 2004
• Notice - Schedule of New License Fees for Real Estate Salespersons and Brokers
  as of July 30, 2004
• Notice - New Appraiser Requirements
  Effective January 1, 2008
• Notice - Required Core Curriculum for Appraisers
  Effective January 1, 2008
• Notice - Notice of Real Estate Broker/Salesperson License Renewal
  Due by: April 30, 2008
• Policy Statement L97-1 (Personal Assistants)

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. Branch Office License Renewal
15. R.I. Mandatory Real Estate Relationship Disclosure Form

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

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. List of Schools/Colleges/Organizations offering Real Estate Continuing Education Courses
2. Real Estate Continuing Education Course List
3. Policy for Continuing Education Course and Instructor Approval
4. Application for Continuing Education Course Approval
5. List of Lead Paint Courses
6. Licensed Real Estate Schools

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

• The Appraisal Foundation

1. Information to Trainee, Licensed or Certified Appraisers
2. Real Estate Appraiser Qualification Criteria
3. Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
4. Application form (For resident and Non-resident)
5. Appendix A
6. Application for Real Estate Appraiser Temporary Practice Certificate
7. Approved Qualifying Education Courses for R.E. Appraisers
8. Approved Continuing Education Courses for Real Estate Appraisers
9. State of Rhode Island - Candidate Handbook/Rhode Island Real Estate
10. Affidavit (For Trainee Licensees Only)
11. Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)
12. Rhode Island Real Estate Appraisers Board
13. Request for Certificate of Licensure
14. Complaint form

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

1. Real Estate Appraiser Qualification Criteria
2. Reciprocal Licensing Instructions
3. Application form (For resident and Non-resident)
4. Criminal History Record Submission Requirement Instructions
5. Power of Attorney form (Non-resident must file Power of Attorney form)
6. Complaint 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