Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act, 2024 P.L. Ch. 67 & 68 Pursuant to the recently-enacted Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act, 2024 P.L. Ch. 67 & 68, the Department of Business Regulation will begin licensing retailers, sales representatives, and other entities involved with the sale or lease of residential solar energy systems on March 1, 2025. The Department is currently preparing regulations and guidance necessary to implement the provisions of this Act. If you have any questions or complaints relating to the regulation of solar retailers, please email the Department at DBR.Solar@dbr.ri.gov. Stay tuned for further updates.
Real Estate Contact the Real Estate Section via our Online Inquiry System or via email DBR.REInquiry@dbr.ri.gov Notices and Bulletins Consumer Notice—New Process for Change of Brokerage—UPDATED 11/8/2023 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Consumer Notice—New Process for Letter of Good Standing (Certificate of Licensure)—UPDATED 11/8/2023 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Bulletin 2021-01—Fair Housing and Continuing Education PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Bulletin 2022-02—Attorney Continuing Education Update PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Bulletin 2021-01—Disability Accommodations For Education Providers PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes This section of Commercial Licensing issues licenses to candidates who meet the regulatory requirements for real estate brokers and salespersons. It also regulates real estate schools' curriculum and contracts with a testing vendor to provide licensing exams. This section also protects consumers by investigating and disciplining licensees who violate laws and regulations. — William J. DeLuca, Administrator, Real Estate Applications & Forms Avoid the paper pile-up — Apply for or renew your license online. Applications for Brokers, Corporations, and Salesperson Real Estate Attorney Broker Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Attorney Salesperson PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Broker Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Reciprocal Salespersons/ Non-Resident Salespersons PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Renewal Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Reciprocal Broker Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Application and Requirements for Corporation, Partnership, or LLC License PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Salesperson Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Applications for Courses, Instructors, and Schools Initial Application for Real Estate School PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Renewal Application for Real Estate School PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Instructor Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Course Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Forms Real Estate Complaint Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Military Personnel — Expedite Your Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Broker Affidavit (initial applicants only) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Name/Home Address Change Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Escrow Deposit Transmittal Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Non-Resident Power of Attorney Form - Broker/Salesperson PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Claim for Return of Property Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Release Form (Buyer) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Release Form (Seller) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Filing of Out of State Land/Subdivision and Renewal Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Uniform Consent to Service of Process PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Education and Education Requirements Approved Courses, Instructors, and Schools Real Estate Schools and Organizations offering Pre-Licensing & Continuing Education PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Approved Instructors List PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Real Estate Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education Course List PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Education Requirements Education requirements for all initial and renewal applicants can be found in Regulation 230-RICR-30-20-2 FAQs and Candidate Handbook FAQs for Principal Brokers, Licensees, and Legal Requirements for Teams Real Estate Candidate Handbook Licensed Real Estate Professionals Licensee Lookup List of Licensees Statutes and Regulations Statutes Statutory authority RIGL 5-20-5 Statutory authority RIGL 5-20-6 Regulations Regulation 230-RICR-30-20-2: Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Commission Members, Schedule Members Click here for a list of the current commission members. Calendar Click here for the current calendar.
Consumer Notice—New Process for Change of Brokerage—UPDATED 11/8/2023 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Consumer Notice—New Process for Letter of Good Standing (Certificate of Licensure)—UPDATED 11/8/2023 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Real Estate Bulletin 2021-01—Disability Accommodations For Education Providers PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Application and Requirements for Corporation, Partnership, or LLC License PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes
Real Estate Schools and Organizations offering Pre-Licensing & Continuing Education PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes