Yes: in Rhode Island, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the Rhode Island Supreme Court. You can check a name yourself on Rhode Island Supreme Court Attorney Search.
Real estate attorneys in Rhode Island: what buyers ask
Do you need a real estate attorney to close in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island statutes read do not say a buyer or seller must hire an attorney to close on a home, though the practice of law includes drafting instruments usually prepared by attorneys (R.I. Gen. Laws 11-27-2) and the Title Insurers Act describes closings run by title insurance agents.
What closing costs does Rhode Island law set?
Rhode Island has no official typical closing-cost total. The conveyance tax is $3.75 per $500 of price ($3,000 on a $400,000 sale), paid by the seller unless the contract says otherwise, and recording a warranty deed costs $80 and a mortgage $60.
Check a real estate attorney yourself
- License required · Rhode Island Supreme Court
- Titles you will see: Attorney
- Check a name yourself: Rhode Island Supreme Court Attorney Search
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