Rhode Island · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Newport County, RI
Newport County (population 85,643) records real-property documents through the City of Newport City Clerk / Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Newport County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Newport (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 8 towns in Newport County (Portsmouth, Middletown, Tiverton, Little Compton, Jamestown, New Shoreham) each maintain their own separate land evidence records with their own town clerk.. 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.
Newport County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- City of Newport City Clerk / Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Newport County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Newport (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 8 towns in Newport County (Portsmouth, Middletown, Tiverton, Little Compton, Jamestown, New Shoreham) each maintain their own separate land evidence records with their own town clerk.
- Recording fee
- $84 first page (deed/warranty/quitclaim); $64 first page for a mortgage; $49 first page for an easement first / $1 per additional page (deeds and mortgages) add'l (+unverified (no separate records-management/archive rider fee identified on official fee schedule))
- Mailing address
- Office of the City Clerk, Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
- Phone
- 401-846-9600
- Checks payable to
- City of Newport (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified for Newport specifically; Rhode Island generally requires a 2"x2" blank space on the last page and 1"x1" space at top of each page for recording stamps (RI Simplifile/CSC guidance), no statewide mandatory separate cover sheet identified
Can you e-record in Newport County?
Newport 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 Newport County, Rhode Island
- Prepare the document so it meets Newport 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 City of Newport City Clerk / Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Newport County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Newport (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 8 towns in Newport County (Portsmouth, Middletown, Tiverton, Little Compton, Jamestown, New Shoreham) each maintain their own separate land evidence records with their own town clerk. at Office of the City Clerk, Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.
- Pay the recording fee ($84 first page (deed/warranty/quitclaim); $64 first page for a mortgage; $49 first page for an easement first / $1 per additional page (deeds and mortgages) add'l (+unverified (no separate records-management/archive rider fee identified on official fee schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Newport County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Newport County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Newport County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Newport County?
The City of Newport City Clerk / Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Newport County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Newport (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 8 towns in Newport County (Portsmouth, Middletown, Tiverton, Little Compton, Jamestown, New Shoreham) each maintain their own separate land evidence records with their own town clerk. charges $84 first page (deed/warranty/quitclaim); $64 first page for a mortgage; $49 first page for an easement first / $1 per additional page (deeds and mortgages) add'l (+unverified (no separate records-management/archive rider fee identified on official fee schedule)), with checks payable to City of Newport (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Newport County?
Newport 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 Newport County?
Mail recordings to City of Newport City Clerk / Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Newport County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Newport (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 8 towns in Newport County (Portsmouth, Middletown, Tiverton, Little Compton, Jamestown, New Shoreham) each maintain their own separate land evidence records with their own town clerk.: Office of the City Clerk, Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 (401-846-9600).
How can Jurably help with recording in Newport County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Newport County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Newport County recorder in person.
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