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Applications & Forms

Pursuant to § 5-88-1 et seq., upon application, this state may recognize occupational licenses, certificates, or permits obtained from other states for military members and their spouses who relocate to this state pursuant to military orders.

DEM’s Permit Application Portal is your one-stop shop for doing business with us.

The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has launched a new online system for applications and forms administered by the Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment, including agricultural product registrations, commercial pesticide applicators, animal health permits and licenses, and forestry applications. 

For more information, visit dem.ri.gov/dafe-portal

Animal Health Program Web Section

DEM’s Permit Application Portal is your one-stop shop for doing business with us.

We've launched a new online system for applications and forms administered by the Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment, including:

  • Application for Aviary License
  • Application for Boarding Kennel
  • Application for Dealers' License
  • Application for Dog and Cat Breeder
  • Application for Exotic Wild Animal Permits
  • Application for Garbage Feeding License
  • Application for Livestock Dealers License
  • Application for Municipal Pound or a Municipal Shelter
  • Application for Pet Shop
  • Application for Rescue/Shelter/Broker/Remote Sales

For more information and to submit applications, please visit dem.ri.gov/dafe-portal 

Plant Industry Web Section

DEM’s Permit Application Portal is your one-stop shop for doing business with us.

We've launched a new online system for applications and forms administered by the Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment, including:

  • Online Apiary Registration Application
  • Online Apiary Inspection Request
  • Deer Damage Permit Application

For more information and to submit applications, please visit dem.ri.gov/dafe-portal 

Agriculture Business Development Web Section

DEM’s Permit Application Portal is your one-stop shop for doing business with us.

We've launched a new online system for applications and forms administered by the Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment, including:

  • DEM Farmers Market Application
  • Farm, Forest, and Open Space Act: Applications for Designation of Farmland or Forestland
  • Fertilizer and Lime Tonnage Form

For more information and to submit applications, please visit dem.ri.gov/dafe-portal

Air Pollution

The Air Pollution Inventory (API) forms for reporting year 2024 are now available. The Office of Air Resources has the authority to request this information under 250-RICR-120-05-14, “Recordkeeping and Reporting” (Part 14), which requires sources of air pollution to maintain and submit records such that an accurate determination of emissions can be made. Please see below for the forms applicable to your facility. API forms for reporting year 2024 are due April 15th, 2025. 

Reporting via the online CAERS reporting system is optional. If your facility reported using CAERS in previous years, you may continue to do so. 

For further information or assistance, please contact DEM.AirInventory@dem.ri.gov

OAR Air Pollution Inventory Forms

Forest Environment

RIDEM is currently updating the application process for Special Use Permits for Management Areas. These permits are required for anyone wishing to host an event or activity on DEM-managed lands.

DEM’s Permit Application Portal is your one-stop shop for doing business with us.

We've launched a new online system for applications and forms administered by the Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment, including:

  • Notification of Intent to Saw or Cut Form
  • Commercial Wood Operators License Application
  • Forest Legacy Program Application Form
  • Farm, Forest, and Open Space Act: Application For Designation of Farmland
  • Farm, Forest, and Open Space Act: Application For Designation of Forestland (Application for Sale of a Conservation Easement
  • Arborist Exam Application Form

For more information and to submit applications, please visit dem.ri.gov/dafe-portal 

Hunting and Fishing

Commercial Marine Fisheries License Documents

Marine Fisheries

Commercial Marine Fisheries License Documents

Law Enforcement

Stormwater Construction and Water Quality

The following applications and forms have been moved to the OWR Online Application Portal:

  • Application for Stormwater Construction Permit and Water Quality Certification
  • Notice of Change of Property Ownership or Application Permit Transfer
  • Notice of Start of Construction Form
  • Notice of Termination (NOT) Form
Download user guides and read updated FAQ Access the OWR Online Application Portal

Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

Wastewater

New Wetlands Rules

Use these applications and forms when submitting ON or AFTER July 1, 2022

The following applications and forms have been moved to the OWR Online Application Portal:

  • Fee Information Assistant
  • Application for Freshwater Wetlands Determination or Permit
  • Instructions for Completing a Freshwater Wetlands Application
  • Required Enclosures for Freshwater Wetlands Applications
  • Supplemental Document: Additional Applicant Information and Certification
Download user guides and read updated FAQ Access the OWR Online Application Portal
  • Online Application For Freshwater Wetlands General Permit
    • After clicking the above link, most applicants should select “Open in browser.”  The Survey123 Field Application should be selected only by applicants who plan to work on multiple Freshwater Wetlands General Permit applications at the same time.

The following applications and forms have been moved to the OWR Online Application Portal:

  • Freshwater Wetlands Request for Permit Renewal
  • Notice of Change of Property Ownership or Application Permit Transfer
  • Freshwater Wetlands Request for Regulatory Applicability
  • Wetland Edge Delineation Forms
  • Notice of Start of Construction Form
  • Notice of Termination (NOT) Form

 

Download user guides and read updated FAQ Access the OWR Online Application Portal