Resource Links for Rhode Island

Licensing -

All licensing is done through the RI Department of Health

• Department of Health Licensing: http://health.ri.gov/licenses/index.php
• Dentistry Licensing Page: https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=251
• Dental License Application: http://health.ri.gov/applications/Dentist.pdf
• License Verification Request: https://health.ri.gov/forms/recordrequest/LetterOfLicenseVerification.pdf
• Facility License Verification Request: https://health.ri.gov/forms/recordrequest/LetterOfFacilityLicenseVerification.pdf

Controlled Substance Registration

In order to dispense, prescribe, store, or order controlled substances, you must obtain a Rhode Island Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration. After you obtain your Rhode Island CSR you must apply for a federal DEA Number. That DEA number must be registered to a RI Business Address. An application for the federal DEA Number can be obtained by contacting DEA: DEA Phone Number (617) 557-2200. Web Site: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/reg_apps/

Business Links

• IRS Tax Identification Number
• IRS Employer Identification Number
• RI Division of Taxation
• RI Secretary of State's Business Portal
• RI Department of Labor
• CommerceRI
• US Small Business Administration (SBA) website English / Spanish
• SBA Learning Center
• Lender Match
• RI Procurement Technical Assistance Center