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State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

Auto Body Licensing

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

AUTO BODY BULLETIN 2024-04 -- Automobile Manufacturer Certifications for Class “A” Shops

AUTO BODY BULLETIN 2024-03 -- Technician Certification Classes Expire Jan. '25

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

Initial application for Motor Vehicle Body Class A License PDF file, less than 1

Renewal application for Motor Vehicle Body Class A License PDF file, less than 1

Initial application for Motor Vehicle Body License - Full Collision Class B, Special Use, Limited Heavy Truck & Equipment, Limited Paint Restoration & Customization PDF file, less than 1

Renewal application for Motor Vehicle Body License - Full Collision Class B, Special Use, Limited Heavy Truck & Equipment, Limited Paint Restoration & Customization PDF file, about 986

Tax Payer Status Affidavit PDF file, less than 1

I want to file a complaint against an Auto Body Shop Entity.

Licensed Auto Body Shops

November 7, 2025. The Department of Business Regulation is in the process of deploying a * NEW* licensing system.

Currently, the new public license look-up feature is not operational yet.

During this time, if you need information regarding a licensee, please email the Division by clicking on the appropriate email link below.

Thank you for your patience.

e License Contacts

Architects: dbr.Designprof@dbr.ri.gov
Board of Accountancy: dbr.AcctInquiry@dbr.ri.gov
Charities: dbr.CharityInquiry@dbr.ri.gov
Commercial Licensing: dbr.CommLicInquiry@dbr.ri.gov
Franchises: dbr.SecInquiry@dbr.ri.gov
Gaming & Athletics: dbr.GamingAthletics@dbr.ri.gov
Land Surveyors: dbr.Designprof@dbr.ri.gov
Landscape Architects: dbr.Designprof@dbr.ri.gov
Liquor: dbr.LiquorInquiry@dbr.ri.gov
Professional Engineers: dbr.Designprof@dbr.ri.gov
Real Estate: dbr.REInquiry@dbr.ri.gov
Securities: dbr.SecInquiry@dbr.ri.gov
Solar: dbr.Solar@dbr.ri.gov

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

Licensee Lookup List of Licensees

Statutes and Regulations

Statutes

Statutory Authority RIGL 5-38

Regulations

Notices and Bulletins

Listing of all Notices and Bulletins

Technician Certification Information

Click Here to visit our Technician Certification Information page.

Auto Collision Repair Licensing Advisory Board

Members

Click here for a current list of the members.

Calendar

Click here for the current calendar.