Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

Address

1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 462-9500

www.dbr.ri.gov

Description:

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.

Description

The Department's primary function is the implementation of state laws mandating the regulation and licensing of designated businesses, professions, occupations and other specified activities. The areas regulated include Banking, Securities, Commercial Licensing, Gaming and Athletics, Insurance, Accountants and Design Professionals. Specifics on regulation in each of these areas can be found on the Division page on the Department website.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

All

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website for Information

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Liz Tanner
    Title:
    Director
    Phone:
    401-462-9551
    Email:
    DBR.DirOfficeInq@dbr.ri.gov
    Website:

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-462-9500
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Hours:

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

    Intake Process:

    Call or Visit Website for Information

    Program Fees:

    Varies

    Eligibility:

    All

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    February 11, 2020

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    The Department's primary function is the implementation of state laws mandating the regulation and licensing of designated businesses, professions, occupations and other specified activities. The areas regulated include Banking, Securities, Commercial Licensing, Gaming and Athletics, Insurance, Accountants and Design Professionals. Specifics on regulation in each of these areas can be found on the Division page on the Department website.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    All

    Fees

    Varies

    Intake Procedure

    Call or Visit Website for Information

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Liz Tanner
      Title:
      Director
      Phone:
      401-462-9551
      Email:
      DBR.DirOfficeInq@dbr.ri.gov
      Website:

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-462-9500
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Physical (Primary)

      1511 Pontiac Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02920

      Mailing

      1511 Pontiac Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02920

      Contacts

      Liz Tanner

      Primary Contact

      Director

      (401) 462-9551

      DBR.DirOfficeInq@dbr.ri.gov

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 462-9500

      Fax

      (401) 462-9532

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