Apply for Rhode Island Licenses and Permits

Several things need to be considered before forming an LLC in Rhode Island, such as the name of the LLC, who will manage it, who will have voting rights and contribute capital to the LLC, and other legal issues.  Articles of Organization need to be drafted and filed in Rhode Island, and an operating agreement or LLC agreement will need to be written for your Rhode Island LLC that specifies the legal rights of the parties.  To find out more about how to form a limited liability company in Rhode Island, please visit our Rhode Island LLC page.

The Department of Business Regulation oversees occupational and business activities in Rhode Island. The licenses they issue are specific and are done through regulating boards for fields like medicine or accounting, and retail sales to name a few. They also require that your business is registered with the Department of Revenue. The State of Rhode Island has a First Stop Business Information Center so you can understand if you will need to obtain any state licensing or certifications. Along with determining if you need a state license, you need to also discover if you will require local licensing from your town, city or county. Collect all of your proposed business details, property information and your personal information prior to applying for your business license. Expect to pay fees to any of the governing entities that you apply with. Visit our Rhode Island Business License page for more specifics.

The Town Clerk will issue your marriage license. Both you and your fiancé must appear in person in order to successfully apply. The marriage license is valid throughout the state and is good for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance. If either of you is a resident, you may apply anywhere in the state. If neither of you is a resident, you must apply in the town where the wedding will happen. Be prepared to provide personal information as well as birth certificates, social security numbers, driver’s licenses or other photo identification and divorce decrees if applicable. Once your marriage license is granted, you may have the wedding immediately. You can go to our Rhode Island Marriage License page for further help.