Commercial Marine License Fees

Recreational shellfishing is available to both RI residents and non-RI residents. Whelk and bay scallop is limited to residents only. Rhode Island residents do not require a license, however, non-residents do require a license. Three license types are available to non-residents. Minimum sizes and possession limits, and full shellfish regulations apply to all.  Purchase a non-resident shellfish license here.

A "resident" is defined as "an individual who has had their actual place of residence and lived in the State of Rhode Island for a continuous period of not less than six (6) months." RIGL § 20-1-3.

License Fee
Standard License Resident Non-Resident
+1 limited fishery endorsement $150 $300
+2 limited fishery endorsement $200 $700
+3 limited fishery endorsement $250 $1,050
+1 unlimited fishery endorsement $300 $700
+1 unlimited fishery endorsement and
+1 limited fishery endorsement		 $350 $1,050
+2 unlimited fishery endorsements $375 $1,400
+1 unlimited fishery endorsement and
+2 limited fishery endorsement		 $400 $1,400
+2 unlimited fishery endorsements and
+1 limited fishery endorsement		 $425 $1,750
Multipurpose License $450 N/A
Landing Permit $300 $600
Party/Charter Permit $100 $300
Commercial Marine License Information