Process for Getting your Rhode Island Real Estate License via Reciprocity

REQUIREMENTS FOR RECIPROCAL REAL ESTATE SALESPERSONS

The following requirements apply to Non-residents who reside in Connecticut or Massachusetts, who  currently have an active Real Estate Salesperson license in either state.

Please submit the following:

• A completed Reciprocal Real Estate Salesperson Application
• A Criminal History Record (CHR) from the Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General located
at 4 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920. Hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. For further
questions about this process, you may contact the DAG at (401) 274-4400. A CHR/CORI from the
applicant’s home state law enforcement agency is also required.
• A Lead Poisoning/Lead Hazard Mitigation Certificate of Completion for three (3) hours
(an approved Real Estate Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education Course List can be found on the DBR
website at www.dbr.ri.gov)
• A Certificate of Errors and Omissions Insurance
• A Letter of Good Standing from home state’s licensing authority
• An irrevocable Power of Attorney Form for service of process (included in application package)

Residents of Florida may apply for a Reciprocal Real Estate Salesperson’s license in the state of Rhode Island through the Mutual Recognition Agreement, provided they first sit for the “state” portion of the examination and submit the above documentation. To schedule an examination, contact Pearson VUE at (800) 274-8922 or visit their website at www.pearsonvue.com .

FEES: Remit TWO separate Checks or Money Orders

• 1st Check - $140, payable to the “RI General Treasurer”
AND;
• 2nd Check - $25, payable to the “Real Estate Recovery Account.”