How to get a Salesperson Pre-Licensing Education (one-time, in-person classroom only) license in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate CommissionRequired hours by license class
Salesperson Pre-Licensing Education (one-time, in-person classroom only)
45 required hoursA licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.
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Source: Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission · verified 2026-09-10
Common questions
- How many hours of pre-license education does Rhode Island require for real estate agents?
- 45 hours for Salesperson Pre-Licensing Education (one-time, in-person classroom only), as set by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR), Commercial Licensing Division — Real Estate Section, with the Rhode Island Real Estate Commission.
- Is an exam required to get licensed in Rhode Island?
- Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Rhode Island requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.
- Can I complete these hours online?
- Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.
Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Rhode Island real estate agents renewal requires 24 hours of continuing education — see Rhode Island real estate agents continuing education.