Mission Statement | Dept. of Business Regulation

Notice re: Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB)

Please note that pursuant to P.L. 25-077 and 25-078, enacted during the 2025 legislative session, all contractors applying for or renewing a registration with the CRLB are now required to include a copy of a valid government-issued identification as part of the registration and renewal application. This requirement will take effect on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and will be a required step in the applications at that time. With any questions, please contact the CRLB at (401) 921-1590 or dbr.contractorregistration@dbr.ri.gov.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation is to assist, educate, and protect the public through the implementation and enforcement of state laws mandating regulation and licensing of designated businesses, professions, occupations, and other specific activities while recognizing the need to foster a sound business environment.