Rhode Island real estate license requirements

This information will assist individuals looking to become licensed real estate agents in Rhode Island. Information includes resources for real estate school enrollment, educational and training requirements including Rhode Island real estate law, salesperson examination and licensing renewal for salesperson and brokers license.

Rhode Island's real estate commission requires candidates who seek to earn a real estate license be at least 18 years of age and complete 45 clock hours of classroom preparation by an approved licensed real estate school and successfully pass the state exam. In addition, candidates must complete a 3-hour lead paint class and complete an application for licensure.  The application for a Rhode Island real estate agent must provide a statement attesting to the salesperson candidate as being competent and trustworthy to receive a license, the three references must be property owners who have known the applicant for a least three years.

Rhode Island real estate commission

The requirement for a Rhode Island real estate brokers license includes being of age and a legal resident of the United States.  Applicants must provide evidence of having one year of full-time practice in the field of real estate as a salesperson or having successfully completed 90 hours of approved real estate courses.


Rhode Island provides license reciprocity for real estate license holders in Massachusetts and Connecticut, candidates who seek to obtain a Rhode Island license must submit an application.

For more information about becoming a Rhode Island real estate agent visit www.realestateinstituteofrhodeisland.com or call 401-943-8500

The Real Estate Institute Of Rhode Island is a state approved real estate pre-licensing school located at 22 Veterans Memorial Drive Warwick, RI 02886.