About Rhode Island Licenses

Rhode Island professional and occupational licenses are issued by the Department of Business Regulation (DBR), the Department of Health, and specialty boards under R.I. Gen. Laws Title 5. Each agency exposes a free license-verification lookup at sites like dbr.ri.gov and health.ri.gov.

Rhode Island Licenses

County Records

Apostilles
Official Free
Apostille is authentication of a notarized document going to a foreign country.
🌐 sos.ri.gov
Appraisers | FFIEC
Official Free
Certified Rhode Island appraisers lookup from the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council.
🌐 asc.gov
Auto Salvage Rebuilders
Official Free
View the RI Department of Business Regulation list of licensed auto body salvage rebuilders; listed by business name.
🌐 dbr.ri.gov
Contractors
Official Free
RI Contractors Registration and Licensing Board database of licensed contractors.
🌐 crb.ri.gov
Insurance
Official Free
National Association of Insurance Commissioners search for Rhode Island licensed insurance companies, agencies, agents, adjusters, brokers.
🌐 sbs.naic.org
Notaries
Official Free
Search RI Office of the Secretary of State records by name or notary number for registered notaries.
🌐 business.sos.ri.gov
Physicians
Official Free
Rhode Island Department of Health licensed doctors. Search physician licensing by last name, practice location, or medical specialty.
🌐 health.ri.gov
Nurses
Official Free
Nursing licensee verification. Includes registered nurses, practical nurses, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurses, graduate students, and temporary permits.
🌐 healthri.mylicense.com
Health Professionals
Official Free
This is the Rhode Island Department of Health central online database for license verification of health professionals. Select a profession or license type from the menu and search by name, license number, or license status.
🌐 healthri.mylicense.com
Pharmacies
Official Free
Search for RI Department of Health licensed pharmacy establishments, drug manufacturers and wholesalers, methadone clinics, pharmacy teacher institutions, and analytical laboratories.
🌐 healthri.mylicense.com
Real Estate | ARELLO
Official Free
Association of Real Estate License Law Officials database of real estate licensees, including Rhode Island.
🌐 arello.com
Attorneys
Official Free
Rhode Island Bar Association attorney directory. Search by name.
🌐 ribar.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify a Rhode Island business or professional license?

Rhode Island publishes license verification through state agencies and boards — see the Statewide tab.

Where do I check a contractor license?

Most states have a contractor licensing board with an online license check.

How do I look up a real estate or medical license?

State real estate and medical boards publish online lookups, linked under Statewide.

Are license lookups free?

Yes — state license verification services are free.