Free links to official Rhode Island state and county government records — courts, criminal histories, vital records, property, voter, business, and licenses across all 5 counties.
How to Search Rhode Island Public Records
Rhode Island's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 5 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
Courts: The Rhode Island Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court, District Court, Family Court, Workers' Compensation Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and may also be available locally.
Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
1,112,308
Households
425,700
Median Income
$81,854
Median Home Value
$343,100
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2024 Population Estimates Program; 2022 ACS 5-year)
Property Records Databases
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Use this Certified Revaluation Company service to search the Hopkinton, Rhode Island Assessor's records for property information by parcel ID, owner name, location, or account number.
Use this Certified Revaluation Company service to search the Exeter, Rhode Island Assessor's records for property information by parcel ID, owner name, location, or account number.
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Provided by: Certified Revaluation Company. Search the town of Tiverton, Rhode Island property assessments by account number, parcel id, name or location.
Use this Certified Revaluation Company service to search the Scituate, Rhode Island Assessor's records for property information by parcel ID, owner name, location, or account number.
Use this Certified Revaluation Company service to search the Burrilville, Rhode Island Assessor's records for property information by parcel ID, owner name, location, or account number.
Search the assessor's database of South Kingstown, Rhode Island by name, street or plat/lot to view information including address, owner, plat/lot, zoning and value.
City of Warwick Assessor online database, including a parcel lookup, property sales records, property by street name, and taxpayer revaluation information.
Town of Narragansett Assessor online property database, including parcel lookup, comparable sales records, and assessments listed by street and address.
Use this Certified Revaluation Company service to search the Cumberland, Rhode Island Assessor's records for property information by parcel ID, owner name, location, or account number.
Provided by: Certified Revaluation Company. Search the town of Lincoln, Rhode Island property assessments by account number, parcel id, name or location.
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Rhode Island?▼
Rhode Island's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. Countie-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Rhode Island court cases?▼
Rhode Island's court system is headed by the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court, District Court, Family Court, Workers' Compensation Court. Many Rhode Island courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Rhode Island business entities?▼
The Rhode Island Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Rhode Island?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Rhode Island birth or death certificate?▼
Rhode Island vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the state Department of Health (or equivalent) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Rhode Island property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Rhode Island sex offender?▼
The Rhode Island sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
