⚠️ Online Application Portal Updates:
The following updates relate to the OWR Application Portal and DAFE Application Portal.
- OWTS professionals: OWTS Designer and Installer license renewals are still in development. We will share additional information via email and the DEM website when the system is ready. For questions or assistance, use the OWR Application Portal Ticket System.
- OWTS Designers: Following the recent upgrade, all homeowners must have a profile in the online system. Designers must not use their portal profiles or personal information in place of the homeowner’s profile, even when submitting an application on the homeowner’s behalf. Please ensure the owner sets up their profile. For help, please share our step-by-step instructions for creating a new account, submit a ticket with questions/issues, or request in-person assistance. Thank you for your cooperation in following this requirement and helping DEM maintain accurate records.
- Alternate Brand Name (ABN) Product Registrations: Online pesticide product renewals are available through November 30 via the DAFE application portal. When registering a new pesticide product, select the Alternate Brand Name (ABN) designation only if your product meets the program’s eligibility requirements. Incorrectly identifying a product as an ABN may affect the registration fee assessed. If you’re unsure whether your product qualifies as an ABN, contact DEM at howard.cook@dem.ri.gov before submitting your registration.
- Pesticide License and Certificate Holders: Customers must complete their renewals by the applicable deadline. Renewals completed after the applicable deadline and 60-day grace period will be considered late and will require the applicator to retake the certification exam. Please plan ahead and complete your renewal on time to avoid having to retake the exam. Find details and renewal timelines at dem.ri.gov/dafe-portal.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue improving our online systems.
Outdoor Licenses & Permits
- Rec Freshwater Fishing Licenses
- Rec Saltwater Fishing Licenses
- Reserve Parking at the Bowdish Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Great Swamp Target Range Permit
- Hunting Licenses/Permits
- Salvage Permit for Vehicle-Killed Wildlife
- Special Trapping Permit - Beaver, Fisher, and State Lands
- Boat Registration Renewal
- Online Commercial Marine License Renewals
- Special Use and Event Policy/Process
- State Beach Season Passes
Environmental Protection
Professional Licensing
- Arborist License
- Animal Health Licenses
- Aviary License
- Commercial Marine License Renewals
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators
- Commercial Wood Operator License
- Nursery Worker’s License
- Nursery Stock Dealer’s License
- Shellfish Harvester Education & Certification
- OWTS (Septic) Licensing
- Wastewater Operator Certification
Registration, Renewals & Payments
- Agriculture Product Permit Renewals
- Apiary Registration
- Apiary Health Inspection Request
- Berthing & Land Management Customer Portal
- Produce Safety Rule Farm Registration Portal
- RIPDES Permit Annual Fee Payment Service
- RIPDES Stormwater Construction General Permits (CGP) Annual Fee Payments
- Hazardous Waste Transporter Permit Renewals
- Medical Waste Generator Registration
- Underground Storage Tank (UST) Registration Renewal
- Dental Amalgam Mercury Recycling Certification
- Dental Amalgram Containing Mercury Waste Recycling
Permit Searches
- OWTS (Septic) Permits
- Non-Contact Cooling Water Permits
- Multi-Sector General Permits
- Remediation General Permits
- Water Permitting for Individual Permits
- Freshwater Wetlands Permits:
- Water Quality Certifications / Stormwater Permits:
*Active permits refer to not-expired applications.