Renew Professional & Municipal Licenses
Depending on the nature of your business, state laws and regulations, as well as municipal ordinances, may require you, or your employees, to obtain licenses in order to operate. These licenses often require renewal on an annual, biennial, or other regular basis. While these licenses are not issued by or submitted to the RI Department of State, we are committed to helping your business stay on track. Follow the links below to learn more about licenses, check the status of a license, or find out how to renew an expiring license.
State Professional Licenses
Professional licenses are administered by the state agency with the legal authority to regulate individuals operating in certain industries (for example, social workers are individually licensed through the Department of Health). If you are not sure if your profession requires professional licensing, you can use our RI Business Assistant application which will narrow down licensing requirements for your specific business.
Municipal Licenses and Permits
The local City or Town Clerk where your trade name is registered can help you determine what licenses or permits, such as entertainment or liquor licenses, are needed.