Auto Body Licensing

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

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

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The Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation 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 insure 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, about 1

Renewal 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

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

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Licensee Lookup List of Licensees

Statutes and Regulations

Statutes

Statutory Authority RIGL 5-38

Regulations

Rules and Regulations

Notices and Bulletins

Listing of all Notices and Bulletins

Technician Certification Information

Technician Ceritifcation Approved Class List PDF file, less than 1

Auto Collision Repair Licensing Advisory Board

Auto Collision Repair Licensing Board Members PDF file, less than 1

Auto Collision Repair Licensing Board 2022 Schedule PDF file, less than 1