R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-8-9: Records and reports.

(a) The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and of all applications for registration, which the record shall show:

(1) The name, age, and last known address of each applicant;

(2) The date of application;

(3) The place of business of the applicant;

(4) His or her education, experience, and other qualifications;

(5) Type of examination required;

(6) Whether or not the applicant was rejected;

(7) Whether or not a certificate of registration was granted;

(8) The date of the action of the board; and

(9) Any other information that is deemed necessary by the board.

(b) The record of the board shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the division, and a transcript of the record, certified by the board under seal, is admissible in evidence with the same force and effect as if the original were produced.