Rhode Island recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, UCCs, and military discharges — are filed with the 39 city/town Recorders of Deeds (or Clerks) under R.I. Gen. Laws Title 34, Chapter 13. There is no statewide index; Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, and East Providence offer free online grantor/grantee searches.
About Rhode Island Recorded Documents
Rhode Island Recorded Documents
City Records
Pawtucket Recorded Documents
Official Free
Use this Pawtucket, Rhode Island Office of the City Clerk service to search for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, bonds, judgments, liens, etc.).
South Kingstown
Official Free
South Kingstown Town Clerk information on how search recorded documents. Access to the index requires registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are recorded at the county?
Deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, military discharges, financing statements, and other instruments are recorded with the County Clerk/Recorder.
How do I get a copy of a deed?
Each county Recorder offers an official records search. Use the County tab.
Is there a statewide recorded-documents database?
In most states no. Rhode Island recorded documents are county-level.
Are recorded-document searches free?
Index searches are free. Certified copies cost a fee.