Warwick, Rhode Island city records
In Warwick, deeds are recorded by the City Clerk’s Office - Land Evidence; property values come from the Assessors Department.
On this page
- Where to get each record
- Deeds and land records
- Property values, owners and tax bills
- Court records: which clerk keeps which case
- Marriage records
- Divorce records
- Birth certificates
- Death certificates
- Probate records and wills
- Business names (DBA)
- Voter records
- Historical records
- Good to know about Warwick records
- Office addresses, phones and hours
- Records that are not online: public records requests
- Questions people ask
- Official copies vs look-alike sites
- Sources
Where to get each record
| Record | Office | Search online | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeds and land records | City Clerk’s Office - Land Evidence4 | Search deeds12Free search, fee for copies | $1.50 per page (state statute for recording officers; Warwick does not publish its own copy fee on the archived pages)3 |
| Property values and owners | Assessors Department5 | Property search6 | — |
| Property tax bills | Tax Collectors7 | Tax bill search1 | — |
| Court cases | — | Kent County Superior Court, Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 028868 | — |
| Marriage records | Statewide: City/town clerk (local registrar) where the license was issued10 | — | Certified copy fee: Walk-in $22 first, mail-in $25 first, $18 each additional (effective 7/1/2018)9 |
| Divorce records | Rhode Island Family Court (state), Noel Judicial Complex, Warwick: Clerk’s Office (401) 822-672511 | — | — |
| Birth certificates | Statewide: RIDOH Center for Vital Records (Simpson Hall, 6 Harrington Rd., Cranston) and city/town clerks10 | — | Walk-in $22 first; mail-in $25 first; $18 each additional9 |
| Death certificates | Statewide: RIDOH Center for Vital Records10 | — | Walk-in $22 first; mail-in $25 first; $18 each additional9 |
| Probate and wills | Statewide: Municipal probate court of each city/town (records requested from the city or town clerk)12 | — | — |
| Business names (DBA) | Trade name certificates: refer to the Secretary of State1 | — | — |
Deeds and land records
Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Warwick are recorded by the City Clerk’s Office - Land Evidence (Deeds).4
- Online search
- i2l.uslandrecords.com/…1Free search, fee for copies
- Cost
- Free search and watermarked viewing; print/download $4.00 per page for non-subscribers; printed search results $1.50 per page2
- Who runs it
- Avenu Insights & Analytics (20/20 Perfect Vision i2)2
- Years online
- Recorded land documents November 25, 1968 to present; plats April 4, 1873 to present2
- Copy fee
- $1.50 per page (state statute for recording officers; Warwick does not publish its own copy fee on the archived pages)3
- Certified copy fee
- $3.00 certification (state statute)3
- Online copy fee
- $4.00 per page through the city-linked online portal (non-subscribers)2
- How to order
- In person at City Hall 2nd floor or by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope1
How deeds work in Rhode Island
Property values, owners and tax bills
The Assessors Department sets property values5; Tax Collectors bills and collects the tax7.
- Property search
- gis.vgsi.com/warwickri/Default.aspx (Vision Government Solutions), linked as "Property Tax information"6
- Tax bill search
- Online payments via Citizen Self Service (citizenselfservice.com, forwards to "City of Warwick - Citizen Self Service"; account registration required)1
- Due dates
- Quarterly: July 15, October 15, January 15, April 157
- Parcel map (GIS)
- Web GIS Maps and Warwick Assessor Plat Maps (links on the Assessors page)5
- Appealing a value
- Value appeal form for Tax Year 2026 (FY 2027) on the Assessors page; state law: appeal to the local assessor within 90 days of the first payment due date5
- Municipal lien certificates
- Municipal Lien Certificates processed by the Tax Collector7
How property tax works in Rhode Island
Court records: which clerk keeps which case
| Court | Cases | Records kept by | Case search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Superior Court, Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex, 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 | Felonies and civil cases above District Court limits; also probate and tax-assessment appeals | — | publicportal.courts.ri.gov/PublicPortal Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal (public remote access to the register of actions/docket; no fee stated on the Judiciary page)8 |
| District Court, Third Division (Kent Judicial Complex) | Misdemeanors, felony arraignments/bail, small claims and civil | — | Same statewide Judiciary Public Portal8 |
| Family Court, Noel Judicial Complex (Kent County) | Divorce, custody, child support, juvenile | — | Same statewide Judiciary Public Portal8 |
- Municipal court
- Warwick Municipal Court held Wednesdays at 8:30 in the Council Chambers1
How Rhode Island courts keep their files
Marriage records
Where Rhode Island keeps it: City/town clerk (local registrar) where the license was issued.10
- Marriage license
- By appointment only, Monday-Friday 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-3:00 PM; call 401-738-2006 ext. 11
- Marriage license fee
- $14 license fee set by R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-2-9 (city keeps $6, state $8); Warwick does not publish its total charge on the archived pages13
- Certified copy fee
- Walk-in $22 first, mail-in $25 first, $18 each additional (effective 7/1/2018)9
- Payment
- Cash, check or money order only1
Rhode Island marriage records, statewide
Divorce records
Rhode Island Family Court (state), Noel Judicial Complex, Warwick: Clerk’s Office (401) 822-672511
Birth certificates
Where Rhode Island keeps it: RIDOH Center for Vital Records (Simpson Hall, 6 Harrington Rd., Cranston) and city/town clerks.10
- Fee
- Walk-in $22 first; mail-in $25 first; $18 each additional9
- By mail
- Mail application, copy of driver’s license, check payable to the City of Warwick and a self-addressed stamped envelope1
- Any town hall
- Births 1960 to present available at any RI city or town hall14
Ordering a Rhode Island birth certificate
Death certificates
Where Rhode Island keeps it: RIDOH Center for Vital Records.10
- Fee
- Walk-in $22 first; mail-in $25 first; $18 each additional9
- Form
- Application for a certified copy of a death record (linked on the clerk page)1
Ordering a Rhode Island death certificate
Probate records and wills
Where Rhode Island keeps it: Municipal probate court of each city/town (records requested from the city or town clerk).12
- Which court
- Warwick Probate Court; meets each Thursday; forms from the Secretary of State6
- Fees
- Wills & administrations on waiver $74.00 minimum; advertised petitions $114.00 minimum; fees as of February 202015
Business names (DBA)
Trade name certificates: refer to the Secretary of State1
Voter records
Board of Canvassers; register or update through vote.sos.ri.gov16
Historical records
City Archives hold land evidence, vital records, probate, maps and council records back to 164217
Good to know about Warwick records
- City records date back to 16421
- Recorded plats online back to April 4, 18732
- Kent County’s state courthouse (Noel Judicial Complex, opened 2006) is in Warwick18
- Assessor and Tax Collector are at the Municipal Annex, 65 Centerville Road, not City Hall7
Office addresses, phones and hours
City Clerk’s Office - Land Evidence (Deeds)
- Address
- Warwick City Hall, 2nd Floor, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 028861
- Warwick City Hall, City Clerk's Office, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 (include a self-addressed stamped envelope)1
- Phone
- (401) 738-20064
- [email protected]4
- Hours
- Recordings in person Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; electronic recordings not accepted after 3:00 PM1
- Website
- warwickri.gov/…4
City Clerk's Office
- Address
- Warwick City Hall, 2nd Floor, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 028861
- Phone
- (401) 738-20061
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; recordings and vitals stop at 4:00pm1
City Clerk's Office - Vital Statistics
- Address
- Warwick City Hall, 2nd Floor, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 028861
- City of Warwick, Vital Records, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 028861
- Phone
- (401) 738-20069
- [email protected]9
- Hours
- Birth, death and marriage certificates issued Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM1
- Website
- warwickri.gov/…9
Warwick Probate Court (Probate Division, City Clerk's Office)
- Address
- Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 028861
- Warwick City Hall, Probate Court, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 028861
- Phone
- (401) 738-20066
- [email protected]6
- Hours
- In-person filings Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM; court meets each Thursday1
- Website
- warwickri.gov/…6
Assessors Department
- Address
- Warwick Municipal Annex, 65 Centerville Road, First Floor, Warwick, RI 028865
- Phone
- (401) 738-20055
Tax Collectors
- Address
- Municipal Annex, 65 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 028867
- Tax payments: City of Warwick - Tax, P.O. Box 981027, Boston, MA 02298-10277
- Phone
- (401) 738-20027
- [email protected]19
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm7
Board of Canvassers
- Address
- City Hall, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 0288616
- Phone
- (401) 738-201016
- Hours
- 8:30am-4:30pm16
Records that are not online: public records requests
- Request page
- warwickri.gov/…20
- Where to send it
- [email protected] or in person at the City Clerk’s Office20
How to write a public records request
Questions people ask
How do I get a copy of a deed in Warwick?
The City Clerk’s Office - Land Evidence (Deeds) keeps deed records. To order copies: In person at City Hall 2nd floor or by mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Plain copies: $1.50 per page (state statute for recording officers; Warwick does not publish its own copy fee on the archived pages). Certified copies: $3.00 certification (state statute).413
Can I search Warwick land records online for free?
Yes, searching is free; copies cost extra. Free search and watermarked viewing; print/download $4.00 per page for non-subscribers; printed search results $1.50 per page. The official search: i2l.uslandrecords.com/…21
Where do I get a divorce decree in Warwick?
Rhode Island Family Court (state), Noel Judicial Complex, Warwick: Clerk’s Office (401) 822-6725.11
How much does a marriage license cost in Warwick?
$14 license fee set by R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-2-9 (city keeps $6, state $8); Warwick does not publish its total charge on the archived pages.13
How do I look up who owns a property in Warwick?
Use the property search of the Assessors Department: gis.vgsi.com/warwickri/Default.aspx6
Official copies vs look-alike sites
A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Warwick office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.
Other towns and cities in Rhode Island with a full guide: Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Johnston, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, South Kingstown, West Warwick, Woonsocket. Every town and city in the state: Rhode Island town and city list.
Sources
Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 21 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.
- War-clerkCity of Warwick
- War-i2lAvenu Insights & Analytics (linked by City of Warwick)
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-13-9Rhode Island General Assembly
- War-deedsCity of Warwick
- War-assessorCity of Warwick
- War-probateCity of Warwick
- War-taxcollCity of Warwick
- Case Information (Public Access to Electronic Case Information)Rhode Island Judiciary
- War-vitalCity of Warwick
- Birth, Death & Marriage Records (Vital Records)Rhode Island Department of Health, Center for Vital Records
- Ri-courts-contactRhode Island Judiciary
- Judicial Records Center - List of RecordsRhode Island Judiciary
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-2-9Rhode Island General Assembly
- Vital RecordsRhode Island Department of Health
- War-probfeesCity of Warwick
- War-canvassCity of Warwick
- War-archivesCity of Warwick
- Ri-courts-locationsRhode Island Judiciary
- RI Government Directory: Warwick, City ofRhode Island Department of State
- War-apraCity of Warwick
- County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau