Rhode Island · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington County, RI
Washington County (population 129,839) records real-property documents through the South Kingstown Town Clerk (Land Evidence Records) — Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Washington County has no recording office of its own. South Kingstown is used here as the county-seat-area representative town; the other towns in Washington County (Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, Westerly, New Shoreham [also listed under Newport Co. in some sources]) each maintain their own separate land evidence records.. 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.
Washington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- South Kingstown Town Clerk (Land Evidence Records) — Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Washington County has no recording office of its own. South Kingstown is used here as the county-seat-area representative town; the other towns in Washington County (Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, Westerly, New Shoreham [also listed under Newport Co. in some sources]) each maintain their own separate land evidence records.
- Recording fee
- unverified exact first-page recording fee schedule on official page (page lists copy fees, not the deed/mortgage recording fee schedule itself); statewide RI deeds typically run in the $75-$100+ first-page range depending on municipality — confirm directly first / unverified exact figure for South Kingstown; non-certified copies are $1.50/page, certified copies $1.50/page plus $3 certification add'l
- Mailing address
- Town of South Kingstown, Town Clerk's Office, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
- Phone
- 401-789-9331 ext. 1230
- Checks payable to
- Town of South Kingstown (unverified exact payee line)
- 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 Washington County?
Washington 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 Washington County, Rhode Island
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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 South Kingstown Town Clerk (Land Evidence Records) — Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Washington County has no recording office of its own. South Kingstown is used here as the county-seat-area representative town; the other towns in Washington County (Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, Westerly, New Shoreham [also listed under Newport Co. in some sources]) each maintain their own separate land evidence records. at Town of South Kingstown, Town Clerk's Office, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.
- Pay the recording fee (unverified exact first-page recording fee schedule on official page (page lists copy fees, not the deed/mortgage recording fee schedule itself); statewide RI deeds typically run in the $75-$100+ first-page range depending on municipality — confirm directly first / unverified exact figure for South Kingstown; non-certified copies are $1.50/page, certified copies $1.50/page plus $3 certification add'l).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington 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 Washington 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.
Washington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington County?
The South Kingstown Town Clerk (Land Evidence Records) — Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Washington County has no recording office of its own. South Kingstown is used here as the county-seat-area representative town; the other towns in Washington County (Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, Westerly, New Shoreham [also listed under Newport Co. in some sources]) each maintain their own separate land evidence records. charges unverified exact first-page recording fee schedule on official page (page lists copy fees, not the deed/mortgage recording fee schedule itself); statewide RI deeds typically run in the $75-$100+ first-page range depending on municipality — confirm directly first / unverified exact figure for South Kingstown; non-certified copies are $1.50/page, certified copies $1.50/page plus $3 certification add'l, with checks payable to Town of South Kingstown (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington County?
Washington 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 Washington County?
Mail recordings to South Kingstown Town Clerk (Land Evidence Records) — Rhode Island records land evidence at the municipal, not county, level; Washington County has no recording office of its own. South Kingstown is used here as the county-seat-area representative town; the other towns in Washington County (Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, Westerly, New Shoreham [also listed under Newport Co. in some sources]) each maintain their own separate land evidence records.: Town of South Kingstown, Town Clerk's Office, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 (401-789-9331 ext. 1230).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington County recorder in person.
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