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State Government Agencies/Departments | Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Eligibility

All

Required documents

Varies

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
401-462-9500
Voice·

Main Phone

401-462-9532
Fax·

Fax

Application process

Call or Visit Website for Information

Fees

Varies

Service area

Statewide
DBR is the regulator for a wide variety of businesses in the state. DBR does not however, regulate every type of business in Rhode Island. We have regulatory authority over specific industries through Rhode Island Statute. Below is a directory of our major divisions and some popular sub divisions. Click through our website or contact the Department to learn more, and if you need assistance and we aren’t the right place, we will work to connect you with the department or agency that can help.

Last assured

02/11/2020

Providing organization

Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
The Department of Business Regulation is an organization of dedicated professionals responsible for regulating and licensing a broad array of Rhode Island businesses in order to protect the public.