Rhode Island State Public Records

Statewide Record Locations: 2

Metro Area Counties:

Providence | Kent | Washington

Public Records in Rhode Island

State Archives
State Archives and Public Records AdministrationLink_out
337 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
PHONE:
(401) 222-2353
FAX:
(401) 222-3199
EMAIL:
reference@archives.state.ri.us
HOURS:
Mon–Sat 8:30–4:30
NOTES:
  • Limited research performed by Archives staff, but written requests can contain no more than two names per request.
  • Charge for photocopies.
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Vital
birth records death records marriage records
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of HealthLink_out
Division of Vital Records
Cannon Building
3 Capitol Hill, Room 101
Providence, RI 02908-5097
PHONE:
(401) 222-2811 - recorded message
PHONE:
(401) 277-2812
EMAIL:
findit@mail.state.ri.us
CONTACT:
Roberta A. Chevoya, State Registrar, Vital Records
HOURS:
Mon–Fri 8:30–4:00 (for in-person application for certified copies)
RECORDS:
Birth Records from 1895.
Death Records from 1945.
Marriage Records from 1895.
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Bristol County CourthouseBristol County Courthouse

Bristol County

Countywide Record Locations: 0

Birth
Bristol County Clerk
Bristol County Clerk
1 Dorrance Plaza
Bristol, RI 02809
Telephone: (508) 823-6588
Criminal
Bristol County
Bristol County
514 Main St.
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 253-7000
Property
Barrington Town Clerk
Barrington Town Clerk
Town Hall, 283 Country Road
Barrington RI 02806
(401) 247-1900
Kent County CourthouseKent County Courthouse

Kent County

Countywide Record Locations: 0

Birth
Kent County Clerk
Kent County Clerk
222 Quaker Lane
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Telephone: (401) 841-8350
Criminal
Kent County
Kent County
Town Clerk's Office
1170 Main St.
West Warwick, RI 02893-2144
(401) 822-1311
Property
Coventry Town Clerk
Coventry Town Clerk
Town Hall, 670 Flat River Road
Coventry RI 02816
(401) 822-9173
Newport County CourthouseNewport County Courthouse

Newport County

Countywide Record Locations: 0

Birth
Newport County Clerk
Newport County Clerk
Washington Square
Newport, RI 02840
Telephone: (401) 841-8350
Criminal
Newport County
Newport County
43 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 841-8330
Property
Town Clerk
Town Clerk
Town Of Jamestown
Town Hall, 93 Narragansett Ave
Jamestown RI 02835
(401) 423-0200
Providence County CourthouseProvidence County Courthouse

Providence County

Countywide Record Locations: 4

Clerk of Court
District CourtLink_out
Joseph Garrahy Judicial Complex
1 Dorrance Plaza
Providence, RI 02903-2719
PHONE:
(401) 458-5400
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Health Dept.
vital records
Office of Vital StatisticsLink_out
City Hall
25 Dorrance Street, First Floor, Room 104
Providence, RI 02903
PHONE:
(401) 421-7740
HOURS:
Mon–Fri 8:30–4:10; Summer: Mon–Fri 8:30–4:00
RECORDS:
Vital Records.
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County Archives
municipal records
Division of Archives and HistoryLink_out
City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
PHONE:
(401) 421-7740
HOURS:
Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30 by appointment; Summer: Mon–Fri 8:30–4:00 by appointment
RECORDS:
Municipal Records from 1636 to 1900.
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Probate Office
probate records
Providence Probate CourtLink_out
City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Fifth Floor
Providence, RI 02903
PHONE:
(401) 421-7740
FAX:
(401) 861-6208
HOURS:
Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30; Summer: Mon–Fri 8:30–4:00
RECORDS:
Probate Records.
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Washington County CourthouseWashington County Courthouse

Washington County

Countywide Record Locations: 0

Birth
Washington County Vital Records Office
Washington County Vital Records Office
4800 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
Telephone: (401) 841-8350
Criminal
Washington County
Washington County
P.O. Box 31
Wakefield, RI 02880-0031
(401) 782-4121
Property
Charlestown Town Clerk
Charlestown Town Clerk
Town Hall, P.O. Box 849
4540 South County Trail
Charlestown RI 02813
(401) 364-1200