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How do I transfer my Rhode Island license to Real?

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After you sign the Independent Contractor Agreement:

Now that you have signed your Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) and paid the join fee, it's time to transfer your license to Real!

RI Newly-Licensed Affiliation Process:

  • The Onboarding Coordinator will send you the Real Estate Principal Broker Affidavit Form via Real Signature. Please sign and save a completed copy for use in the next steps.
  • Log into the eLicensing Portal.
  • Select “Online Services” and then “Apply For New License.”
  • A list of applications will be displayed and the agent will select “START” based on the type of application they will be applying for (ex. Real Estate Salesperson or Broker).
  • Select “NEXT.”
  • Screen will display asking the agent “Are you attempting to renew your license?”; agent is to select “NO” and then select “NEXT.”
  • A page will appear displaying the necessary requirements in order to apply for a new license based on whether they are a Resident, Non-Resident/Reciprocal or Attorney. Agents should follow the instructions based on which applies to them.
  • Complete the entire online application and pay the $165 New Agent Application Fee for RI.

RI Existing License Transfer Process:

  • Links are provided below for the Rhode Island - Change in Brokerage Affiliation Form and a copy of the Evidence of Insurance Real Broker 2026-27 form. These forms are already pre-signed by the RI Designated Broker here at Real. 

  • Once you have a completed and signed the RI - Change In Brokerage Affiliation Form form, please submit both forms to the State of Rhode Island with payment, hand delivering if possible for expedited processing:

    RI - CHANGE IN BROKERAGE AFFILIATION FORM

    EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE REAL BROKER E&O 2026-27


    Mail to:

    State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation

    Division of Commercial Licensing - Real Estate Section

    1511 Pontiac Ave, Bldg. 69-1

    Cranston, RI 02920

 

After completing the above steps:

Your Designated Broker, Justin Mandese, and Onboarding Coordinator will confirm the transfer with the State of Rhode Island. The license must show Active with Real Broker to be onboarded. 

New to Real? Look out for your welcome email once your license transfer is complete. This will include your Post-Onboarding Instructions, details on our Onboarding class, link to our Marketing Center and more!

Already a Real agent? Please contact Real Support and our support team will add your license to your existing reZEN account.

How to Contact Real Support

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