How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Rhode Island
45 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $305, on top of a course starting at $279.
Requirements set by Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Rhode Island requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 45 hours of pre-licensing education
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) requires 45 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Rhode Island uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 130 questions, split 80 national and 50 state. The exam fee is $100.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Rhode Island charges $40 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $165, paid to Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR).
- 6
Keep the license current
Rhode Island requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Rhode Island Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Rhode Island require? ▾
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) requires 45 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Rhode Island real estate license cost? ▾
Rhode Island charges $305 in state fees: $100 exam fee, $165 application fee, $40 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Rhode Island? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 45 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Rhode Island real estate exam? ▾
Rhode Island uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 130 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 50 on Rhode Island law.