The City of Cranston requires a license to conduct various types of businesses within the city. The following is a list of the most common, but not all, licenses required by the City:
Victualer
Liquor
Mobile Food Establishment
Entertainment
Auto Repair / Auto Body / Used Auto Sales
Holiday Sales
Hawkers / Peddlers
Licenses are subject to approval by the Safety Services and Licenses Committee of the City Council.
Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (401) 780-3236or brichards@cranstonri.gov to inquire about specific licensing requirements, or to obtain an application.
Our license applications are currently undergoing a full review. While this portion of the website is under re-construction, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (401) 780-3236 or brichards@cranstonri.gov to obtain an application or to further inquire about license requirements.