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State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

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 and Appraisers -- Bulletin 2025-02 PDF file, less than 1

Real Estate Appraisers -- Notice 2025-01 PDF file, less than 1

Real Estate Appraisers -- Bulletin 2024-01 PDF file, less than 1

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 1

AMC Letter of Good Standing Request Form PDF file, less than 1

Change of Controlling Person PDF file, less than 1

Trainee Appraisers, Licensed Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, and Certified General Appraiser

Apply for or Renew your Appraiser License Here

Real Estate Appraiser Renewal Form PDF file, less than 1

Initial Licensure and Upgrade Instructions PDF file, less than 1

RPAQC Summary PDF file, less than 1

Criminal History Record Submission Instructions PDF file, less than 1

Appraisal Experience Log PDF file, less than 1

Temporary Practice Permit Application PDF file, less than 1

Reciprocal Real Estate Apprasier Application.pdf PDF file, less than 1

Trainee Application.pdf PDF file, less than 1

Affidavit (For Trainee Licensees Only) PDF file, less than 1

License Reissuance Affidavit PDF file, less than 1

Consent to Service of Process PDF file, less than 1

Request for Certificate of Licensure PDF file, less than 1

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 1

Education

Education Requirements PDF file, less than 1

Approved Qualifying Education Courses for R.E. Appraisers PDF file, less than 1

Approved Continuing Education Courses for R.E. Appraisers PDF file, less than 1

Application for Education Course Approval PDF file, less than 1

Complaint Form

Real Estate Appraisal Complaint Form PDF file, less than 1