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 Appraisers Contact the Real Estate Section via our Online Inquiry System or via email DBR.REInquiry@dbr.ri.gov Bulletins and Alerts Real Estate Appraisers -- Bulletin 2024-01 PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes ALERT — Notice to Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) regarding Appraiser Licensure Requirements in Rhode Island. This release provides more information. The Division of Commercial Licensing and Regulation is responsible for the licensing and regulation of Real Estate Appraisers. To this end the Section coordinates and administers examinations for real estate appraisers. Additionally, the Section is responsible for issuing licenses/certificates to real estate appraiser course providers. The Section is also empowered to investigate and adjudicate complaints to insure license compliance with Rhode Island State laws, rules, and regulations. — William J. DeLuca, Administrator, Real Estate Applications & Forms Appraisal Management Companies PLEASE NOTE: Any changes made to existing AMC's can take up to thirty (30) days to reflect on the National Registry's website. Application and Renewal for AMCs PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes AMC Letter of Good Standing Request Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Change of Controlling Person PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Trainee Appraisers, Licensed Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, and Certified General Appraiser Military Personnel — Expedite Your Application Avoid the paper pile-up — Apply for or renew your license online. The Appraisal Foundation Real Estate Appraiser Renewal Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Initial Licensure and Upgrade Instructions PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes RPAQC Summary PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Criminal History Record Submission Instructions PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Appraisal Experience Log PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Temporary Practice Permit Application PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Reciprocal Real Estate Apprasier Application.pdf PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Trainee Application.pdf PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Affidavit (For Trainee Licensees Only) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes License Reissuance Affidavit PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Consent to Service of Process PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Request for Certificate of Licensure PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Licensed Appraisers Licensee Lookup List of Licensees Statutes and Regulations Statutes Statutory Authority RIGL Title 5-20.7: Real Estate Appraisers Statutory Authority RIGL Title 5-20.9: Appraiser Management Companies Regulations 230-RICR-30-20-1: Real Estate Appraisers 230-RICR-30-20-3: Appraiser Management Companies Board Members, Meeting Schedule Members Click here for a list of the current board members. Calendar Click here for the current calendar. Notices and Bulletins Real Estate Appraisal Interior Inspections PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Education Education Requirements PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Approved Qualifying Education Courses for R.E. Appraisers PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Approved Continuing Education Courses for R.E. Appraisers PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Application for Education Course Approval PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Complaint Form Real Estate Appraisal Complaint Form PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes