Deed recording
- First page
- $49.00
- Each extra page
- $1.00
Transfer tax: $2.30 per $500 ($4.60 per $1,000) Real Estate Conveyance Tax
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-13-7 & § 44-25-1
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Rhode IslandCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of Rhode Island’s 5 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 5
- Deed fee · page 1
- $49.00
- Marriage wait
- None
- Population
- 1.1M
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How Rhode Island records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $24.00
- Waiting period
- None
- License valid for
- 90 days
Obtained from the City or Town Clerk where either party resides.
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- Birth
- $22.00
- Death
- $22.00
- Marriage
- $22.00
Issued by: Rhode Island Department of Health Center for Vital Records
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $10.00
- File with
- Town/City Clerk
Trade name filed with the local Town or City Clerk where business is located.
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Every county in Rhode Island
1 official websites 0 recording offices verified 0 phones listed
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
Rhode Island questions
Before you file in Rhode Island
Largest offices: Providence County, Kent County, Washington County.
Who records deeds in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island counties have no government. Land evidence records are kept by each city and town clerk.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Rhode Island?
R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-13-7 & § 44-25-1 sets a base fee of $49.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: $2.30 per $500 ($4.60 per $1,000) Real Estate Conveyance Tax.
What are the requirements for getting married in Rhode Island?
A marriage license in Rhode Island costs about $24.00 (the amount varies by county). There is no waiting period. The license is valid for 90 days. Obtained from the City or Town Clerk where either party resides.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in Rhode Island?
Assumed business names (DBA) in Rhode Island are filed with the Town/City Clerk; the filing fee is about $10.00. Trade name filed with the local Town or City Clerk where business is located.