Official State of Rhode Island website

State of Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

Rhode Island Licensed Occupations

A license is formal permission, usually from the state, to engage in a specified occupation. Certification is recognition granted, usually by a non-government agency, to an individual who has met certain qualifications. Registration is a very general term indicating that the title is controlled or that an individual in a given occupation must register with a designated agency.

Individuals with questions about license requirements should contact the issuing agency.

Click on the Occupation to be directed to the licensing agency web site.

Financial Services 

Commercial Licensing 

Motor Vehicle Related 

Bedding and Upholstery 

  • Manufacturer 
  • Renovator Repairer 
  • Second-Hand 
  • Sterilization Permit 

Real Estate 

Real Estate Appraisers 

  • Appraisal Management Companies 
  • Certified General Appraiser 
  • Certified Residential Appraiser  
  • Licensed Appraiser  
  • Trainee Appraisers  

Mobile Food Establishments 

  • Food Trucks 
  • Ice Cream Carts 
  • Lemonade Carts 
  • Del’s Carts 
  • Coffee Carts 

Liquor 

  • Alcohol Server Training 
  • Manufacturers 
  • Brewery 
  • Brewpub 
  • Brew on Premises 
  • Distillery 
  • Farmer Winery 
  • Rectifier 
  • Winery 
  • Wholesalers 
  • Class A  
  • Class B 
  • Class C 
  • Class P Caterer  
  • Class G Airline, Railroad, Marine Vessel 
  • Agents and Salespersons 

Mobile and Manufactured Home Parks 

Solar Retailers 

Constables 

Gaming and Athletics 

  • Professional boxing and mixed  martial arts 
  • Bally’s Casinos