Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment Permit Application Portal
Online Portal Maintenance October 9-14
The DAFE Application Portal will be unavailable from 4 PM on Friday, October 9, to Wednesday, October 14, for system updates and improvements. During this time, users cannot access applications or submit information through the portal. Please plan ahead and submit any applications, renewals, or other portal-related transactions before 4 PM on October 9. The portal is expected to be available again on October 14.
For help with the online system, please submit a question/feedback anytime.
For programmatic questions, call (401) 222-2781 (M-F, 8:30 AM - 4 PM).
Arborist License Exams
This month's arborist licensing exam will be held on Friday, October 30. Submit exam applications through the DAFE Application Portal. If you wish to reserve space during the portal maintenance window, please contact Beth Bannar at elizabeth.bannar.ctr@dem.ri.gov
Pesticide Applicator Licenses and Certificates
Beginning with the 2027 renewal period, DEM will enforce the established renewal deadlines and the 60-day grace periods for pesticide license and certificate holders. All licensed and certified private and commercial pesticide applicators must submit their renewal application by the statutory deadline. Please note that renewals become active 60 days before the deadline and are not available in the system until the renewal period starts.
We encourage pesticide license and certificate holders to plan ahead to complete their renewals in the DAFE Application Portal by the applicable deadline.
- Private Certified Applicators: Renewal period expected to start November 1; Expires December 31; grace period ends March 1
- Certified Commercial Applicators: Renewal period expected to start December 2; Expires January 31; grace period ends April 1
- Licensed Commercial Applicators: Renewal period expected to start December 30; Expires February 28; grace period ends April 30
- Pesticide Dealer’s License: Renewal period expected to start December 30; Expires February 28; grace period ends April 30
Applicators who do not submit a renewal application by the end of the 60-day grace period from their credential expiration date will lose their certification and must retake the certification exam to regain certification.
Launched in October 2024, DEM is excited to offer a fully online system for the submission and issuance of regulatory licenses and permits for the Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment. DEM’s Permit Application Portal is your one-stop shop for doing business with us.
System Highlights
DEM’s Permit Application Portal for the Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment is designed to modernize and simplify licensing and permitting services for commercial pesticide applicators, agricultural product registrations, farmers, arborists, nursery operations, animal shelters and rescues, dog and cat breeders, and others who do business with DAFE.
User-Friendly: Applicants can submit, track, and monitor the status, history, and renewal of permits and licenses.
Convenient: You can submit applications and fee payments anytime using a phone, tablet, or computer.
Accessible: The system supports digital signatures and document uploads and connects with payment portals so you can complete applications in one centralized portal.
Quicker: A single online system reduces the amount of time it takes to submit applications, allowing for faster and easier processes that are business-friendly and compliant to regulations.
Efficient: DEM inspectors can also schedule site inspections and provide real-time results.
Improved Accuracy: An automated accounting system to track applications, permits, and related fees reduces the risk of human error and ensures more consistent data entry and processing.
Environmentally Friendly: Expanding online tools reduce paper waste and support DEM’s sustainability efforts.
The new system includes:
Professional Licensing
- Animal Dealer Licenses
- Arborist Exams and Licenses
- Commercial Wood Operators
- Boarding Kennels
- Dog and Cat Breeder Licenses
- Livestock Dealer Licenses
- Nursery Worker’s and Stock Dealer’s Licenses
- Pesticide Dealer’s Licenses
- Pesticide Applicator Licenses and Certificates
- Pet Shop Licenses
Registration and Renewals
- Apiary Registration
- Rescue Shelter and Municipal Pound Registrations
- Commercial Pesticides, Feed, Fertilizer Liming Agents, and Soil Amendment Registrations
- Exotic Animal Import Applications
- Fertilizer and Liming Agent Registrations
Notices/Requests
- Apiary Health Inspections
- Intent to Cut Notices
Agriculture Marketing
- Farmland and Forestland Designation
- Vendor Sign Ups for
- State Farmers Markets
Questions? For assistance with the online system, please submit a question/feedback anytime. For programmatic questions, please call 401-222-2781 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM to connect with our staff.