Rhode Island · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Providence County, RI
Providence County (population 660,741) records real-property documents through the City of Providence Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Providence County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Providence (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 15 cities/towns in Providence County each maintain separate land evidence records with their own 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.
Providence County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- City of Providence Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Providence County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Providence (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 15 cities/towns in Providence County each maintain separate land evidence records with their own clerk.
- Recording fee
- $84 first page (quitclaim/warranty deed); $64 first page (mortgage); $49 first page (easement) first / $1 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate archive/records-management rider fee identified))
- Mailing address
- City Recorder of Deeds, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
- Phone
- 401-680-5230
- Checks payable to
- unverified (likely 'City of Providence')
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified; general RI guidance requires a 2"x2" blank space on last page and 1"x1" space at top for recording stamps
Can you e-record in Providence County?
Providence 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 Providence County, Rhode Island
- Prepare the document so it meets Providence 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 Providence Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Providence County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Providence (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 15 cities/towns in Providence County each maintain separate land evidence records with their own clerk. at City Recorder of Deeds, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903.
- Pay the recording fee ($84 first page (quitclaim/warranty deed); $64 first page (mortgage); $49 first page (easement) first / $1 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate archive/records-management rider fee identified))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Providence 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 Providence 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.
Providence County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Providence County?
The City of Providence Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Providence County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Providence (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 15 cities/towns in Providence County each maintain separate land evidence records with their own clerk. charges $84 first page (quitclaim/warranty deed); $64 first page (mortgage); $49 first page (easement) first / $1 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate archive/records-management rider fee identified)), with checks payable to unverified (likely 'City of Providence'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Providence County?
Providence 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 Providence County?
Mail recordings to City of Providence Recorder of Deeds (Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Providence County has no recording office of its own). This row uses the City of Providence (the county seat/largest municipality) as the representative recording office; the other 15 cities/towns in Providence County each maintain separate land evidence records with their own clerk.: City Recorder of Deeds, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903 (401-680-5230).
How can Jurably help with recording in Providence County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Providence 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 Providence County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Providence County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.