Rhode Island Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Rhode Island
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 45 hours of state-approved pre-licensing education plus a 3-hour Lead Poisoning/Lead Hazard Mitigation course.
Required Courses (45 hours total):
- • 45-hour Salesperson Pre-License Course (includes 3 hours Agency Law)
- • 3-hour Lead Poisoning/Lead Hazard Mitigation Course
Must include at least 3 hours of Agency Law training.
State Examination
Exam Name
Rhode Island Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
130 multiple-choice questions: 80 national, 50 state-specific
Passing Score
70% on each section
Exam Fee
$70
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; $70 fee per attempt
Background Check
Type: State (BCI) and Federal fingerprint background check
Cost: $40
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed Rhode Island broker to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $70 |
| Application Fee | $25 |
| License Fee | $140 |
| Fingerprinting | $40 |
| Total Fees | $275 |
License fee varies by issue date: $75 for odd-numbered years, $140 for even-numbered years. Total shown reflects even-year maximum. E&O insurance required before activating license.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$165
CE Required
24 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
24 hours of approved continuing education, including 9 core hours (3 must be Fair Housing) and 15 elective hours
License Reciprocity
Rhode Island does not have reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees must meet all Rhode Island requirements.
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
- Official Website
- (401) 462-9506
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 2 years full-time as salesperson plus 90 hours of broker education. Broker exam is 130 questions (national and state).
- • 2 years experience required
- • 90 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12