Rhode Island Real Estate License Renewal

As you prepare for real estate license renewal in Rhode Island, McKissock makes it easy: Get up to speed on your state's renewal requirements to stay fully compliant.

6 Mandatory Hours
18 Elective Hours
24 Total Hours
Shop Courses

Rhode Island Real Estate Education Requirements

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Rhode Island Real Estate: All

Total Hours Required: 24
Mandatory Hours: 6
Elective Hours: 18
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 04/30/2020
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: 04/30/2020

Online Info

Rhode Island Real Estate Salespersons and Brokers are required to complete 24 hours of Continuing Education every two years by April 30th of even years. 18 hours of electives and 6 hours of mandatory courses. Mandatory Courses: Law of Agency, Law of Contracts, Fair Housing, Lead Hazard Mitigation, and Rhode Island License Law & Ethics. 

There is a one-time requirement for all licensees to take a lead poisoning/lead hazard mitigation course of not less than 3 hours if they didn’t already take it to gain licensure. The Rhode Island Lead Paint Mitigation course may be taken again for mandatory credit in a separate cycle if desired.


No Final Exam Passing Requirement

Online Limitations

If you choose to complete the course Law of Agency it is required to be taken in a classroom setting. 

Roster

Roster Required: no
Roster Process: N/A
Roster Sent: Every 0 days

Governing Agency

Name: State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
Phone: 4014629500
Fax: 4014629532
Address: John O. Pastore Center, Bldg. 69-1 1511 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, 02920

Good to know

Other facts and insights about completing your CE

Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.