Salespersons must affiliate with a licensed principal broker to perform licensed activity.
$140
45 hours
Take the Pearson VUE examination before applying to DBR.
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Real Estate Section
Department of Business Regulation Division of Commercial Licensing Real Estate SectionOfficial source
45 hours
45 hours of Pre-Licensing for salespersons educationOfficial source
Take the Pearson VUE examination before applying to DBR.
The examination must be taken before applying to the Department of Business RegulationOfficial source
Apply for or renew your license online.Official source
Connecticut and Massachusetts residents with active salesperson licenses can apply reciprocally. Florida residents may use mutual recognition after the state examination.
The following requirements apply to Non-residents who reside in Connecticut or Massachusetts, who currently have an active Real Estate Salesperson license in either state. … Residents of Florida may apply for a Reciprocal Real Estate Salesperson’s license in the state of Rhode Island through the Mutual Recognition Agreement, provided they first sit for the “state” portion of the examination and submit the above documentation.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageSalespersons must affiliate with a licensed principal broker to perform licensed activity.
A licensed real estate salesperson must be affiliated with a licensed principal broker in order to engage in any real estate activity requiring licensure.Official source
An additional $25 Real Estate Recovery Account payment is required.
$25 made payable to “Real Estate Recovery Account”Official source
Applicants also need a 3-hour lead poisoning/hazard mitigation course.
Lead Poisoning/Lead Hazard Mitigation Certificate of Completion for three (3) hoursOfficial source
Renewal fee: $130.
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued.
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued.Official source
2 years
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued.Official source
24 hours
Nine (9) of those hours in CORE instruction including three (3) hours of Fair Housing Instruction
nine (9) of those hours in CORE instruction including three (3) hours of Fair Housing InstructionOfficial source
Have a license or permit? Use the expiration date printed on it to set up your calendar and reminders.
$140
$140 made payable to “RI General Treasurer;”Official source
Errors and omissions insurance certificate required.
Certificate of Errors and Omissions InsuranceOfficial source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued.
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$140
$140 made payable to “RI General Treasurer;”Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Real Estate Section
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Division of Commercial Licensing, Real Estate Section
Department of Business Regulation Division of Commercial Licensing Real Estate SectionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dbr.ri.gov/real-estate-and-commercial-licensing/real-estate
Real EstateOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dbr.ri.gov/real-estate-and-commercial-licensing/real-estate
Apply for or renew your license online.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
45 hours
45
45 hours of Pre-Licensing for salespersons educationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Take the Pearson VUE examination before applying to DBR.
Take the Pearson VUE examination before applying to DBR.
The examination must be taken before applying to the Department of Business RegulationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Errors and omissions insurance certificate required.
Errors and omissions insurance certificate required.
Certificate of Errors and Omissions InsuranceOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$140
140
$140 made payable to “RI General Treasurer;”Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued.
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued. Applies to: Active real estate salespersons
All licenses expire every two (2) calendar years on the anniversary date it was issued.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
24 hours
24
Department-approved 24 hoursOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Nine (9) of those hours in CORE instruction including three (3) hours of Fair Housing Instruction
9 core hours, including 3 fair housing hours, within the 24-hour biennial total.
nine (9) of those hours in CORE instruction including three (3) hours of Fair Housing InstructionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Connecticut and Massachusetts residents with active salesperson licenses can apply reciprocally. Florida residents may use mutual recognition after the state examination.
Connecticut and Massachusetts residents with active salesperson licenses can apply reciprocally. Florida residents may use mutual recognition after the state examination.
The following requirements apply to Non-residents who reside in Connecticut or Massachusetts, who currently have an active Real Estate Salesperson license in either state. … Residents of Florida may apply for a Reciprocal Real Estate Salesperson’s license in the state of Rhode Island through the Mutual Recognition Agreement, provided they first sit for the “state” portion of the examination and submit the above documentation.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Salespersons must affiliate with a licensed principal broker to perform licensed activity.
Salespersons must affiliate with a licensed principal broker to perform licensed activity.
A licensed real estate salesperson must be affiliated with a licensed principal broker in order to engage in any real estate activity requiring licensure.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
An additional $25 Real Estate Recovery Account payment is required.
An additional $25 Real Estate Recovery Account payment is required.
$25 made payable to “Real Estate Recovery Account”Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Applicants also need a 3-hour lead poisoning/hazard mitigation course.
Applicants also need a 3-hour lead poisoning/hazard mitigation course.
Lead Poisoning/Lead Hazard Mitigation Certificate of Completion for three (3) hoursOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal fee: $130.
Renewal fee: $130.
Salesperson - $130Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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