Auto Body Licensing

Contact Commercial Licensing via our Online Inquiry System or via email DBR.CommLicInquiry@dbr.ri.gov

AUTO BODY BULLETIN 2024-02 — Mandatory Hands-On Welding Starting Jan. '25

AUTO BODY BULLETIN 2024-01 — Electric Vehicles

AUTO BODY BULLETIN 2023-02 — Updated Technician Certification Course Requirements

AUTO BODY BULLETIN 2023-01 — Reminder of Record-Keeping Requirements

AUTO BODY BULLETIN 2021-1 — Consumers and Salvaged Vehicles; Also Known As Total Loss

How-To Guide on finding currently licensed Auto Salvage Rebuilder Shops can be found here.

The Division of Commercial Licensing is responsible for the regulation and licensing of the auto body industry statewide. The section also investigates complaints from consumers, the insurance industry, and law enforcement. The section reviews both new and renewal license applications to ensure that applicants meet all licensure requirements and that proper fees have been remitted.

Applications & Forms

Avoid the paper pile-up — Apply for or renew your license online.

Military Personnel — Expedite Your Application PDF file, less than 1