Rhode Island · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kent County, RI
Kent County (population 170,363) records real-property documents through the Warwick City Clerk's Office, Land Evidence Department - representative office for Kent County, RI; note RI counties have no county government, land recording is handled at the municipal level (Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick town/city clerks). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Kent County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Warwick City Clerk's Office, Land Evidence Department - representative office for Kent County, RI; note RI counties have no county government, land recording is handled at the municipal level (Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick town/city clerks)
- Recording fee
- unverified exact Warwick fee; comparable Kent County town fees are $84 (deed)/$64 (mortgage) first page first / $1.00/additional page (typical RI municipal rate, confirm with Warwick City Clerk) add'l (+RI Historical Trust fee likely applies (~$4); Real Estate Conveyance Tax $4.60/$1,000 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- Warwick City Hall, City Clerk's Office, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
- Phone
- (401) 738-2006 (Land Evidence Dept.); Assessor's office (401) 738-2000 ext. 6271
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Kent County?
Kent County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Kent County, Rhode Island
- Prepare the document so it meets Kent County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Warwick City Clerk's Office, Land Evidence Department - representative office for Kent County, RI; note RI counties have no county government, land recording is handled at the municipal level (Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick town/city clerks) at Warwick City Hall, City Clerk's Office, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886.
- Pay the recording fee (unverified exact Warwick fee; comparable Kent County town fees are $84 (deed)/$64 (mortgage) first page first / $1.00/additional page (typical RI municipal rate, confirm with Warwick City Clerk) add'l (+RI Historical Trust fee likely applies (~$4); Real Estate Conveyance Tax $4.60/$1,000 of consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Kent County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Kent County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kent County?
The Warwick City Clerk's Office, Land Evidence Department - representative office for Kent County, RI; note RI counties have no county government, land recording is handled at the municipal level (Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick town/city clerks) charges unverified exact Warwick fee; comparable Kent County town fees are $84 (deed)/$64 (mortgage) first page first / $1.00/additional page (typical RI municipal rate, confirm with Warwick City Clerk) add'l (+RI Historical Trust fee likely applies (~$4); Real Estate Conveyance Tax $4.60/$1,000 of consideration). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kent County?
Kent County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Kent County?
Mail recordings to Warwick City Clerk's Office, Land Evidence Department - representative office for Kent County, RI; note RI counties have no county government, land recording is handled at the municipal level (Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick town/city clerks): Warwick City Hall, City Clerk's Office, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 ((401) 738-2006 (Land Evidence Dept.); Assessor's office (401) 738-2000 ext. 6271).
Can Jurably record my document in Kent County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Kent County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.