The Recorder of Deeds office is the repository for official documents pertaining to land ownership in the City of Providence. This department maintains the physical and digital non-archived land records such as deeds, mortgages, liens, discharges etc. The Recorder of Deeds office also monitors foreclosure mediation compliance to protect Providence homeowners.
The State of Rhode Island does not record by county, recordings must be done in the City/Town in which the property is located.
All documents submitted for recording must be ORIGINALS.
Disclaimer regarding online land evidence records
The City of Providence presents the information on this website for informational purposes and for the use of the general public. While the City has attempted to provide the best possible online service, this online database does not serve as a valid or complete substitute for the actual documents available from the Providence Recorder of Deeds’ office. The City cannot and does not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, and/or accuracy of the information contained herein, including (but not limited to) database information and document images. The City also does not guarantee the legality of the documents and database information contained herein. Assessing the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of information is the responsibility of the user. The City accepts no liability for any damages incurred by use of or reliance on this website or the information available herein.
Search Land Records Document Database Statewide Recording Fees Foreclosure Ordinance
City of Providence requirements:
The property address must be included on all deeds as well as the grantee’s mailing address. Plat and Lot must also be included on the deed.
Any foreclosure deed presented for recording regarding property in the City of Providence must meet Foreclosure Conciliation Requirements.
RESEARCH and RECORDING
- Land records and computers are available in room 506 for title research.
- Documents for recording must be brought to room 508.
- Recording hours are from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. (Summer recording hours are 8:30 am – 3:00 pm)
Digital Archives
Click here for readily available digitized archives.
Electronic Recording
Providence accepts electronic document recording (eRecording) through CSC and Simplifile. Due to staff furloughs, your document may be queued but not recorded until the following business day. For fees and set up, contact the provider.
Payment for Recording or Copies
- We accept checks, money orders and major credit cards for recordings. We will accept currency for copies only.
Recorded maps and drawings
- Recorded maps and drawings are now available online through Town Fusion with all other recordings.
Non-resident Landlord filing
Non-resident landlords must comply with RIGL sections 34-18-22.3 (designation of agent) and 34-18-57 (absentee landlord enforcement act) by registering with the RI Secretary of State and filing information with this office.
In complying, we recommend recording the Secretary of State’s form with us and annotating on the form the absentee landlord’s phone number.
The Secretary of State’s form (“Designation of Agent for Non-resident Landlord” form 34-18-22) is available online here.
Changes to Deeds and Other Land Evidence Records
This office cannot draft or provide templates for new or existing deeds. The City cannot assume liability for any mistakes or errors committed in the drafting process, our office recommends seeking an attorney for any questions you may have.
Email Us: Recorder@providenceri.gov
