Constables

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

Bulletin 2022-1: Badges

Constables Regulaton — 230-RICR-30-40-1

IMPORTANT EVICTION INFORMATION: District Court Administrative Order 2021-7, please Click Here

The Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation works with the Certified Constables’ Board to license and regulate constables in the state of Rhode Island. The Division processes new and renewal applications for constables. The Division also handles complaints filed against constables.

For all questions or to file a complaint, please contact Lee-Ann Desilets, Assistant Administrative Officer, via email at leeann.desilets@dbr.ri.gov, or by phone at (401) 462-9544.

Applications & Forms

Applications

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

Initial Application to become a Certified Constable Word file, less than 1

Renewal Application to become a Certified Constable PDF file, less than 1

Forms

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

Bond Form PDF file, less than 1

Continuing Education Seminar Approval Form PDF file, less than 1

Constables Training Log PDF file, less than 1

I want to file a complaint against a Certified Constable.

Licensed Constables

Licensee Lookup List of Licensees

Statutes, Regulations, and Code of Conduct

Statutes

Chapter 9-5 of the Rhode Island General Laws governs Writs, Summons, and Process. Sections 9-5-10.1 through 9-5-10.6 set forth the licensing and disciplinary provisions.

Regulation

230-RICR-30-40-1 — Certified Constables

Code of Conduct

Effective 11-5-2018 PDF file, less than 1

OCR Hybrid Cultivator Application

Short-Term Rentals (Properties rented for 30 nights or less and advertised on websites like Airbnb, Vrbo, Expedia, etc.)