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East Providence Municipal Court is Cancelled tonight.
Arraignments will be moved to January 7th, 2021.
Housing is moved to January 14th, 2021.
PARKING BAN LIFTED AS OF 3PM 12-17-2020



License Information

The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for issuing various licenses to businesses in the city. Every license requires completion of applications, which may include clearance from other city departments, a set fee and almost all require Council approval. Additionally, some licenses require advertising. 

Questions regarding licensing can be directed to the licensing clerk noted above.

Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:

Class A(Retailer); Class B-Full Privilege(victualer); Class B-Full Privilege (Tavern); Class B-Limited (victualer) Beer & Wine; Class C (Saloon); Class D-Club (all liquor); Class D-Limited (club-beer & wine); Class E-Druggist ); Class F (beer & wine – 19 hrs. 6AM-1AM); Class F-1 (All Liquor – 19hrs./6AM-1AM). 

Dog Licence Application (PDF)

Yard Sale Application

Miscellaneous Licenses:

Amusements, Antique Dealers, Bowling, Catering, Dance/Entertainment, Employment Agencies, Flea Market, Gatherer, Gun Dealers, Holiday Sales, Kennels, Laundry/Dry Cleaners, Motel/Hotel, Pawnbroker, Peddler, Private Detectives, Vicutaling. You may contact the licensing clerk to inquire about any license not shown and corresponding fees. 

Upon receipt of properly prepared applications including any required approvals or inspections the license is presented to City Council. If the license is granted, fees are paid and the license is issued.

Contact Information

Stephanie Melo
City Clerk's Office
1st Floor
145 Taunton Avenue
East Providence RI 02914
Phone: (401) 435-7596