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CT Corporation manages the lifecycle of all your business licenses and provides ongoing support for your core business license program.
CT Corporation assembles a business license package with all the licensing applications and instructions your business may need - quickly and accurately.
License Type:
Appraisal Management Company License
License Issued By:
State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Division of Commercial Licensing - Real Estate Appraisers Section
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 registration fee plus $25 per appraiser who performed an appraisal for the AMC in the past 12 months
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $500 fee (plus $25 per appraiser who performed an appraisal for the AMC in the past 12 months), extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Architectural Firm License
License Issued By:
Rhode Island Board of Examination and Registration of Architects
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Rhode Island Compassion Center License
License Issued By:
Rhode Island Office of Cannabis Regulation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$10,000 application fee, $500,000 license fee*
Other Requirements:
This application requires submission of business plans and a diagram of the facility. Annual Renewals.
Notes:
Licenses are awarded based on a lottery system for compliant applicants.
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application; a $10,000 application fee; a $500,000 license fee*; extensive supporting documentation including business plans and a diagram of the facility; and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Charitable Solicitation Registration
License Issued By:
Department of Business Regulations' Securities Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$90 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals/Reports
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $90 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals/reports.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Collection Agency License
License Issued By:
Division of Banking in the Department of Business Regulation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$750 *
Other Requirements:
Triennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $750 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and triennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Commercial Painter License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Compounding Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
RI Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$220 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $220 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Cosmetology License
License Issued By:
RI Board of Hairdressing and Barbering
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$170 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $170 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Debt Management License
License Issued By:
Department of Business Regulation's Division of Banking
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$300 plus $15 per credit report and $36.25 per background check *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, fees totaling $351.25 or more*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Rhode Island does not require a Durable Medical Equipment License. However, if your business is selling durable medical equipment in Rhode Island, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Electrical Contractor License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$315 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $315 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Rhode Island does not require an Employment Agency License. However, if your business is acting as an employment agency in Rhode Island, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Energy Broker License
License Issued By:
RI Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Engineering Firm License
License Issued By:
RI Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$150 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $150 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Fertilizer License
License Issued By:
Department of Environmental Management
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$72 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $72 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Fertilizer Product Registration
License Issued By:
Division of Agriculture of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$25 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $25 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Franchise Registration
License Issued By:
Franchise Office of the Rhode Island Division of Securities
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$600 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $600 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
General Contractor License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Home Health Agency License
License Issued By:
RI Department of Health's Office of Health Systems Development
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Home Improvement Contractor License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
HVAC License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$240 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $240 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Insurance Agency License
License Issued By:
Department of Business Regulation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$120 to $130 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $120 to $130 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Mail-Order Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$340 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $340 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Rhode Island does not require a Manufactured Home Dealer License. However, if your business is selling manufactured homes in Rhode Island, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Manufactured Home Installer License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Manufactured Home Manufacturer License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Money Transmitter License
License Issued By:
Division of Banking of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$540 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $540 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Mortgage Broker License
License Issued By:
Division of Banking of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$825 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, $825 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Mortgage Lender License
License Issued By:
Division of Banking of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1650 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $1,650 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Rhode Island does not require a Pawnbroker License. However, if your business is operating a pawnshop in Rhode Island, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Payday Lender License
License Issued By:
Division of Banking of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$825 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $825 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Pesticide Product Registration
License Issued By:
Department of Environmental Management
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Pet Shop License
License Issued By:
Division of Agriculture of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$220 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $220 fee*, an inspection, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Rhode Island Plumbing Contractor License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Rhode Island does not require a statewide license for private investigators. However, if your business is conducting private investigations in Rhode Island, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Private Security License
License Issued By:
Department of Attorney General
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$400 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $400 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Professional Engineer License
License Issued By:
RI Board of Engineers
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 or $150 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $100 or $150 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Rhode Island Residential Painter License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Roofing Contractor License
License Issued By:
Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$400 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $400 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Sales Tax ID
License Issued By:
Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$10 *
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $10 fee, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Rhode Island does not require a state-level Secondhand Dealer Business License. However, if your business is dealing in secondhand goods in Rhode Island, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Solar Contractor License
License Issued By:
Office of Energy Resources
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$240 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $240 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Staff Leasing Agency License
License Issued By:
Department of Revenue's Division of Taxation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Rhode Island does not require a Talent Agency License. However, if your business is acting as a talent agency in Rhode Island, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Tattoo Parlor License
License Issued By:
Rhode Island Department of Health
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$90 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $90 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Telemarketing License
License Issued By:
Department of Attorney General
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Rhode Island does not require a Title Agency License. However, if your business is selling title insurance in Rhode Island, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Tobacco Retail License
License Issued By:
RI Division of Taxation
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$25 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $25 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Tobacco Wholesale License
License Issued By:
RI Department of Revenue
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Unemployment Tax ID
License Issued By:
Division of Taxation's Employer Tax Section
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Wholesale Drug Distributor License
License Issued By:
State Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$220 or $340 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, a $220 or $340 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Withholding Tax ID
License Issued By:
Division of Taxation
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Rhode Island requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
Rhode Island counties do not issue Basic Business Licenses. However, your business may be required to obtain a Basic Business License at the state or local level or comply with other licensing laws, based on your business activity and location. Let CT Corporation determine all of the licenses and registrations that you may need, and guide you through the process of obtaining them!
Note: The above refers only to basic business licenses, which are required for any type of business operating within the county. For information regarding industry specific licenses issued by Rhode Island, contact us today!
For more information, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
