Fur Buyer License

Rhode Island Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in Rhode Island - resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. Rhode Island requires a fur dealer license for commercial fur buyers. The state has minimal commercial fur production given its small size and urban landscape.

License Required Record Keeping Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$15.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$30.00

Annual license

Record Retention

3yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

No CITES species regulated

License Details

Rhode Island Fur Buyer License Requirements

All commercial fur purchases in Rhode Island are regulated. Review all requirements before purchasing furs from trappers.

Requirement	Details
License Required	Yes - required
License Type	Fur Dealer License
Resident Fee	$15.00 / year
Nonresident Fee	$30.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	3 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Not required
CITES Compliance Required	No CITES requirement
Annual Report Required	Not required
Bonding Required	Not required

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in Rhode Island

The following species are subject to special fur buyer rules in Rhode Island - which may include tagging, harvest reporting, or CITES permits for export.

otter beaver muskrat raccoon

Record Keeping

Rhode Island Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in Rhode Island must maintain detailed purchase records available for inspection by wildlife officers at any time.

For each purchase: species, quantity of pelts, seller name and trapping license number

Date of transaction and purchase price or fair market value

County or general area of harvest (where required by species)

Records must be retained for 3 years

Records must be available for inspection by Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

Rhode Island-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

Rhode Island has very limited commercial fur activity due to its small size. Fur dealer license fees are among the lowest in the Northeast. Most dealers operate on a very small scale.

Source: Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife (dem.ri.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees and record-keeping rules directly with the agency before purchasing furs.

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