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Municipal Information Guide

State of Rhode Island

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Barrington East Greenwich Lincoln Pawtucket Warren
Bristol East Providence Little Compton Portsmouth Warwick
Burrillville Exeter Providence West Greenwich
Middletown West Warwick
Central Falls Foster Richmond Westerly
Charlestown Narragansett Woonsocket
Coventry Glocester New Shoreham Scituate
Cranston Newport Smithfield
Cumberland Hopkinton North Kingstown South Kingstown
North Providence
Jamestown North Smithfield Tiverton
Johnston

Town of Barrington
283 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806

Town Clerk: 247-1900 (connecting all departments)
Vault Telephone: 245-8890
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:15 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 247-1900
Quarterly Payment Schedule:(due the 30th) September, December, March, June
Year base: Fiscal (July 1 through June 30)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE, please use Barrington form
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Bristol County Water, 253-5210
Sewer: Separate sewer usage and betterment charges, collected with taxes
Planning: 247-1907
Zoning: Through Town Manager’s Office
Building: 247-1900

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Town of BRISTOL
Ten Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Town Clerk: 253-7000 (connecting all departments)
Vault Telephone: 253-7000
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:45 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 253-7000
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) August, November, February, May
Year base: Calendar year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE, please use Bristol form
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Bristol County Water, 253-5210
Sewer: Separate sewer usage and installation charges, collected with taxes
Planning: 253-7000
Zoning: 253-7000
Building: 253-7000

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Town of BURRILLVILLE
105 Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830-1499

Town Clerk: 568-4300
Vault Telephone: 568-4300, one in-call allowed
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mon.-Wed.; 8:30AM - 7:00 PM Thurs.; 8:30 AM -12:30 PM Friday
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: One-half hour before closing time
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 568-9450
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) July, October, January, April
Year Base: Calendar year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot, (plus SASE)
Fire: (4 Districts): Pascoag 568-6222 (office)
Harrisville 568-2224 (office)
Nasonville 568-8563 (# of volunteer)
Oakland/Mapleville 568-2525 (vol.)
Note: Former fire district of Glendale has been divided and assigned to Harrisville and Oakland.
Water: Depends on address, call tax office
Sewer:Depends on address, call tax office or 568-6296
Planning:568-4300
Zoning:568-4300
Building:568-4300

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City of CENTRAL FALLS
580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

City Clerk: 727-7400
Vault Telephone: 727-7477
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F, to June 15
Summer Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, M-F, June 15-Sept 15
Last Recording Accepted: One hour before closing time
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost @ $1.50/page
Tax Collector: 727-7470
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Pawtucket Water Supply Board, 725-9492
Sewer: Narragansett Bay Water Commission, 461-8848
Planning: 727-7460
Zoning: 727-7460
Building: 727-7460

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Town of CHARLESTOWN
4540 South County Trail, Charlestown, RI 02813

Town Clerk: 364-1200
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:45 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted) or $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 364-1234
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) August, November, February, May
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: 4 districts, will be noted on certificate
Charlestown, 364-9963
Dunn’s Corner, 322-1340
Central Beach, 322-7598
Shady Harbor, 322-8982
Water: No water services
Sewer: No sewer services
Planning: 364-1225
Zoning: 364-1215
Building: 364-1215

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Town of COVENTRY
670 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI 02816

Main Telephone: 821-6400 (connecting all departments)
Town Clerk: 822-9170
Vault Telephone: 822-9134
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted) or $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost @ $1.50/page
Tax Collector: 822-9168
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) August, November, February, May
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: 7 districts, depends on plat and lot Contact Tax Assessor’s Office, 821-6400 or 822-9162
Water: Kent County Water Authority,821-9300
Sewer: Contact Tax Assessor’s Office, 821-6400 or 822-9162
Planning: 822-9182
Zoning: 822-9182
Building: 822-9156

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City of CRANSTON
869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910

City Clerk: 461-1000 (connecting all departments)
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:15 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 461-1000
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Providence Water Supply Board 521-6300
Sewer: Depends on location, contact Tax Office
Planning: 461-1000
Zoning: 461-1000
Building: 461-1000

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Town of CUMBERLAND
45 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864

Town Clerk: 728-2400 (connecting all departments)
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (July & Aug. to the Monday after Labor Day)
Last Recording Accepted: One hour before closing
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost @ $1.50/page
Tax Collector: 728-2400
Quarterly Payment Schedule:(due at month’s end) May, August, November, February
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: 4 districts, all by plat and lot
North Cumberland, 334-2092
Cumberland, 333-1424
Valley Falls, 722-9980
Cumberland Hill, 658-1921
Water: Cumberland and Pawtucket, by plat and lot, please call contact tax office
Sewer: Depends on location, please contact tax office
Planning: 728-2400
Zoning: 728-2400
Building: 728-2400

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Town of EAST GREENWICH
125 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Recorder of Deeds: 886-8603
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector/ Finance Office: 886-8612 or -8610
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) September, December, March, June
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: East Greenwich, 268 Main Street, 886-8690
Water: Kent County Water Supply, 821-9300
Sewer: Depends on location and usage varies, contact Finance Office
Planning: 886-8645
Zoning/Building: 886-8618

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City of EAST PROVIDENCE
145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Main Telephone: 435-7500 (connecting all departments)
City Clerk: 435-7596
Vault Telephone: 434-9756
Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:30 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost @ $1.50/page
Tax Collector: 435-7544
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) July, September, December, March
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: East Providence Water Department, 435-7741 (ask for closing figure)
Sewer: East Providence Water Department, 435-7741 (ask for closing figure)
Planning: 435-7531
Zoning: 435-7723
Building: 435-7722

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Town of EXETER
675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI 02822

Town Clerk: 294-3891
Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:30 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 294-4864
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) August, November, February, May
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: No water service
Sewer: No sewer services
Planning/Zoning: Part-time, call Clerk for information
Building: Part-time, call Clerk for information, meets Wednesday nights 7-9pm. Call 294-3891 or 295-7500

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Town of FOSTER
181 Howard Hill Road, Foster, RI 02825

Town Clerk: 392-9200
Vault Telephone: 392-0362
Business Hours: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (vault closes 3:30 PM)
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:30 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page
Certification: $3.00 first page and $1.00 each additional page
Tax Collector: 392-9206
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 30th) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: No water services
Sewer: No sewer services
Planning: Zoning/Building: 392-9205

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Town of GLOCESTER
1145 Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI 02814

Town Clerk: 568-6206
Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page (self-serve) or else $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost @ $1.50/page
Tax Collector: 568-5510
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st, grace period to the 30th) September, December, March, May
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot plus SASE
Fire: 3 districts by plat and lot
West Glocester, 568-5532
Harmony, 949-1188
Chepachet, 568-0407
Water: No water services
Sewer: No sewer services
Planning: 568-9578
Zoning/Building: 568-3484

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Town of HOPKINTON
One Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833

Town Clerk: 377-7777
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (vault closes at 4:00 PM)
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 377-7781
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) September, December, March, June (??)
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 – December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: 2 districts, information supplied by Tax Office (Fire Tax Collector’s Office 996 Main St, Hope Valley 02832, 539-3030)
Hope Valley Wyoming District, 539-2020
Ashaway District, 377-4610
Water: Depends on location (contact Tax Office)
Sewer: No sewer services
Planning: 377-7770
Zoning/Building: 377-7771

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Town of JAMESTOWN
93 Narragansett Avenue (Town Hall: Clerk, Zoning, Building and Tax Assessor)
44 Southwest Avenue (Finance, Water Sewer and Public Works) Jamestown, RI 02835

Town Clerk: 423-7200
Vault Telephone: 423-9947
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (approximate)
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:15 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $.50/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost @ $1.50/page
Tax Collector/ Finance Office: 423-7228
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 12th) May, August, November, February
Year base: Jamestown Fiscal Year: March 1 – February 28
Cost of MLC: $ 6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Only some sections (contact tax office)
Sewer: Only some sections (contact tax office)
Planning: 423-7210
Zoning/Building: 423-7200

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Town of JOHNSTON
1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

Town Clerk: 351-6618 (connecting all departments)
Vault Telephone: 553-8834
Business Hours: 9:00AM – 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50 first page, $1.00 for each successive page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost @ $1.50/page
Tax Collector: 351-6618
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 to December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Johnston Water Department, 351-6618
Sewers: Johnston Water department, 351-6618
Planning: 351-6618
Zoning: 351-6618
Building: 351-6618

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Town of LINCOLN
100 Old River Road, P.O. Box 100, Lincoln, RI 02865

Town Clerk: 333-1100 (connecting all departments)
Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 333-1100
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due end of month) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 – December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
NO verbals without ordering MLC in advance
Fire: 6 districts:
Albion, 333-1242
Manville, 765-4456
Lime Rock, 334-2131
Lonsdale, 725-8125
Quinnville, 333-0783
Salesville/Fairlawn, 728-2960
Water: Water Department 333-1100 ex 251
Sewer: (Information through tax office)
Planning: 333-1100
Zoning: 333-1100
Building: 333-1100

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Town of LITTLE COMPTON
40 Commons, Little Compton, RI 02837

Town Clerk: 635-4400
Business Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:30 PM
Return Documents: Mailed within one week
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 635-4400
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) September, December, March, June
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: No water services
Sewer: No sewer services
Planning/Zoning: No offices, Boards meet once a month
Building: 635-8384

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Town of MIDDLETOWN
350 East Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

Town Clerk: 847-0009
Vault Telephone: 849-6759
Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:30 PM
Return Documents: Mailed within five business days
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 847-0193
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 10th) September, December, March, June
Year base: Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: City of Newport Water Department, 846-9600
Sewer: Call Tax Collector, 847-0193
Planning: 849-4027
Zoning: 847-5769
Building: 847-5769

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Town of NARRAGANSETT
25 Fifth Avenue, Narragansett, RI 02882

Town Clerk: 782-0624
Vault Telephone: 782-0626
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 782-0629
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: Bonnet Shores only, 783-6053; remaining lots no separate fire service charges
Water: Depends on address, call tax office with plat/lot information
Sewer: Depends on address, call tax office with plat/lot information
Planning/Zoning: “Community Development” 782-0633
Building: 782-0619

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Town of NEW SHOREHAM
Town Hall, Old Town Road, New Shoreham (Block Island), RI 02807

Town Clerk: 466-3200
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Summer Hours: May-October 12, open to 5:00 PM on Fridays
Last Recording Accepted: 3:00 PM
Return Documents: Mailed within three weeks
Copies Cost: $1.00/page
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 242 Ocean Avenue, Block Island, 466-3230
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) August, November, February, May
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 – December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: New Shoreham Water Department, Payne Road, 466-3232
Sewer: New Shoreham Sewer Department, One Spring Street, 466-3231
Planning: 466-3216
Zoning: 466-3205
Building: 466-3206

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City of NEWPORT
43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

City Clerk: 846-9600 (connecting all departments)
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (November 1 –March 1)
Summer Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (March 2 –October 31)
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00pm
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 846-9600, closes at 4:15 PM
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 5th) August, November, February, May
Year base: Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Newport Water Department, 846-9600, connecting line
Sewer: Newport Water Department, 846-9600, connecting line
Planning: 846-9600
Zoning: 846-9600
Building: 846-9600

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Town of NORTH KINGSTOWN
80 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852

Town Clerk: 294-3331
Business Hours: 8:30AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:45 PM, 3:30 if recording a mylar
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 294-3331
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due end of month) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: North Kingstown Water Department, 294-3331
Sewer: North Kingstown Water Department, 294-3331
Planning/Zoning: 294-3331, located in Town Hall Annex, 55 Brown Street
Building: 294-3331, located in Town Hall Annex, 55 Brown Street

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Town of NORTH PROVIDENCE
2000 Smith Street, North Providence, RI 02911

Town Clerk: 232-0900 (connecting all departments)
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Last Recording Accepted: 4:15 PM, summer 3:45 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 232-0900
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due end of the month) August, November, February, May
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Narragansett Bay Water Commission, 461-8848 or 800-922-1682
Sewer: Depends on address, contact Tax Office
Planning/Zoning: 232-0900, 1995 Smith Street (across from Town Hall)
Building: 232-0900, 1995 Smith Street

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Town of NORTH SMITHFIELD
One Main Street, P.O. Box 248, Slatersville, RI 02876

Town Clerk: 767-2200
Business Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:30 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 767-2203
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due end of month) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Depends on location, contact Sewer/Water Department, ext. 307
Sewer: Depends on location, contact Sewer/Water Department, ext. 307
Planning: 767-2200
Zoning: 767-2200
Building: 767-2200

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City of PAWTUCKET
137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

City Clerk: 728-0500
Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:30 PM; NO exceptions
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve) will not cash checks for copy machine
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 728-0500
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Pawtucket Water Supply Board, 725-9492
Sewer: Narragansett Bay Water Commission, 461-8848
Planning: 728-0500
Zoning: 728-0500
Building: 728-0500

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Town of PORTSMOUTH
2200 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871

Town Clerk: 683-2101
Vault Telephone: 683-6815
Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:45 PM
Return Documents: Mailed within three weeks
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 683-1214
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) September, December, March, June
Year base: Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: Portsmouth Water and Fire Department, 683-2090
Water: Portsmouth Water and Fire Department, 683-2090
Sewers: Portsmouth Water and Fire Department, 683-2090
Planning: 683-0888
Zoning: 683-3611
Building: 683-3611

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City of PROVIDENCE
25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903

City Clerk: 421-7740
Vault Telephone: 421-7740, ext. 313
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Last Recording Accepted: One hour before closing
Return Documents: Mailed within three to six weeks
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve) copy cards are available
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 421-7740
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 24th) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Providence Water Supply Board, 521-6300, or Narragansett Bay Water Commission, 461-8848
Sewer: Narragansett Bay Water Commission, 461-8848
Planning: 351-4300
Zoning: 421-7740
Building: 421-7740
Code Enfrcmnt: 421-7740 (for Notices of Violation)

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Town of RICHMOND
Five Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

Town Clerk: 539-2497
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:30 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 539-2537
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 7th) September, December, March, June
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: 2 districts, contact Assessor’s Office with plat/lot information
Water: Only one section, contact Collector Office with plat/lot information
Sewer: No sewer services
Planning: 539-8574
Zoning: 539-0230
Building: 539-0230

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Town of SCITUATE
195 Danielson Pike, Scituate, RI 02857

Town Clerk: 647-2822
Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:50 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 647-5526
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: No water services
Sewer: No sewer services
Planning: 647-5901
Zoning: 647-5901
Building: 647-5901

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Town of SMITHFIELD
64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

Town Clerk: 233-1000
Vault Telephone: 233-0701
Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:45 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page plus $1.00 for each successive page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 233-1005
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 30th) September, December, March, June
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: 3 districts, contact Tax Collector with plat/lot info
Sewer: 3 districts, contact Tax Collector with plat/lot info
Planning: 233-1017
Zoning: 233-1000
Building: 233-1000

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Town of SOUTH KINGSTOWN
180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

Town Clerk: 789-9331
Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 789-9331
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) August, November, February, May
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: Union Fire District, 783-0617
Kingston Fire District, 789-9131
Indian Lake Fire District, 783-2435
Water: Utilities Department, 789-9331
United Water Rhode Island, 789-0271
Sewer: Utilities Department, 789-9331
Planning: 789-9331
Zoning: 789-9331
Building: 789-9331

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Town of TIVERTON
343 Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878

Town Clerk: 625-6700
Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:15 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 625-6706
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 10th) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: 2 districts:
North Tiverton, 624-8432
Stonebridge, 624-4486
Water: Same as fire information
Sewer: Contact Tax Collector with plat/lot information
Planning: 625-6700
Zoning: 625-6700
Building: 625-6715

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Town of WARREN
Town Hall, Main Street, Warren, RI 02885

Town Clerk: 245-7340
Vault Telephone: 247-4968
Business Hours: 9:00 AM –4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:45 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (clerk assisted)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 245-7341
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 1st) August, November, February, May
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Bristol County Water, 253-5210
Sewer: Included in real estate tax rate
Planning: 245-7340
Zoning: 245-7340
Building: 245-7340

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City of WARWICK
3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

City Clerk: 738-2000 (connecting all departments)
Vault Telephone: 737-0296
Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM, 3:30 PM Summer
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 738-2000
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charge
Water: Kent County Water Authority, 821-9300
Warwick Water Department, 738-2000
Sewer: Warwick Sewer Authority, 739-4949; (information is provided by Tax Collector)
Planning: 738-2000
Zoning: 738-2000
Building: 738-2000

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Town of WEST GREENWICH
280 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI 02817

Town Clerk: 397-5016
Vault Telephone: 392-3804
Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Mon.-Fri. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wed.
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 3:30 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.00/page, (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost of $1.50/page
Tax Collector: 392-3802
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due end of month) August, November, February, May
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Depends on location. Some lots in the Mishnock area have Kent County Water service, 821-9300
Sewer: No sewer services
Planning: 397-5016
Zoning: 397-5016
Building: 397-5016

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Town of WEST WARWICK
1170 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893

Town/City Clerk: 822-9200
Business Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Last Recording Accepted: One-half hour before closing
Return Documents: Mailed within two weeks
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 822-9210
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 – December 31)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Kent County Water Authority, 821-9300
Sewer: Sewer Billing Department, 822-9204 (but information is provided on MLC)
Planning: 822-9200
Zoning: 822-9200
Building: 822-9200

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Town of WESTERLY
45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891


Town Clerk: 348-2500 (connecting all departments)
Vault Telephone: 348-2510
Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 348-2521, 348-2523
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due end of month) July, October, January, April
Year base: Calendar Year (January 1 through December 31)
Cost of MLC: $6.00 per lot (increase pending), plus SASE
Fire: 5 districts noted on MLC, contact tax assessor if district is not known
Water: Westerly Water Department, White Rock Road, 348-2519, 348-2560
Sewer: Westerly Water Department, 348-2519, 348-2560
Planning: 348-2500
Zoning: 348-2500
Building: 348-2500

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City of WOONSOCKET
169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

City Clerk: 767-9249
Business Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Summer Hours: Same
Last Recording Accepted: 4:00 PM
Return Documents: Upon recording
Copies Cost: $1.50/page (self-serve)
Certification: $3.00 plus copy cost
Tax Collector: 767-9277
Quarterly Payment Schedule: (due the 15th) July, October, January, April
Year base: Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30)
Cost of MLC: $12.00 per lot, plus SASE
Fire: No separate fire service charges
Water: Information available through tax office. Residential billed June & Dec.; Commercial billed March, June, Sept., Dec.
Sewer: Information available through tax office. Billed annually in August, based on fiscal year.
Planning: 762-6400
Zoning: 762-6400
Building: 762-6400 1/00

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