Kent County, RI Public Records

Superior and Family Court
222 Quaker Ln, 4th Fl
Noel Judicial Complex
Warwick, RI 02886 https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/Supe
Hours: 8:30AM-4:00PM EST
P: 401-822-6900
F: 401-822-6905
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No adoption, confidential or sealed records released
The Family Court Division can be reached at 401-822-6725. The Superior Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the District Court on civil matters between $5,000 and $10,000.
3rd Division District Court
222 Quaker Ln, 2nd Fl
Noel Judicial Complex
Warwick, RI 02886-0107 https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/dist
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM, till 4PM in Summer EST
P: 401-822-6750
F: 401-822-6755
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No mental or sealed records released
Cities and towns in 3rd District include Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, Foster, Johnston, Gloucester, Lincoln, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Scituate, Smithfield, Warwick, West Greenwich, and West Warwick.
Coventry Probate at Town Hall
1670 Flat River Rd
Coventry, RI 02816 http://www.coventryri.org/town-clerk-
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 401-822-9173
F: 401-822-9132
Jurisdiction: Probate
Usually the Clerk also handles records related to elections, recorded documents, birth, death, marriage, as well as a myriad of city or town matters.
East Greenwich Probate at Town Hall
PO Box 111
East Greenwich, RI 02818 http://www.eastgreenwichri.com/190/Pr
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 401-886-8607
F: 401-886-8625
Couriers: 125 Main St, 2nd Fl
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Jurisdiction: Probate
Usually the Clerk also handles records related to elections, recorded documents, birth, death, marriage, as well as a myriad of city or town matters.
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Rd
City Hall, 2nd Fl
Warwick, RI 02886 https://www.warwickri.gov/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 401-738-2006
F: 401-732-7640
Jurisdiction: Probate
Usually the Clerk also handles records related to elections, recorded documents, birth, death, marriage, as well as a myriad of city or town matters.
West Greenwich Probate at Town Hall
280 Victory Hwy
West Greenwich, RI 02817 https://www.wgtownri.org/town-clerk/p
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 401-392-3800
F: 401-392-3805
Jurisdiction: Probate
Clerk handles records related to elections, recorded documents, vitals and a myriad of city or town matters. Access to the Probate index for free at https://www.wgtownri.org/sites/westgreenwichri/files/pages/probate_index1_updated_may_2019.pdf.
West Warwick Probate at Town Hall
1170 Main St
West Warwick, RI 02893-4829 https://www.westwarwickri.org/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM; 8:30AM-4PM June 1st-Labor Day EST
P: 401-822-9201
F: 401-822-9266
Jurisdiction: Probate
The Clerk also handles records related to elections, recorded documents, birth, death, marriage, as well as a myriad of city or town matters.

Kent County, RI Vital Records

Contact the Coventry Town Office of the Town Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Coventry Town
Town Clerk
1670 Flat River Rd
Coventry, RI 02816-8911 https://www.coventryri.org/town-clerk
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 401-822-9172, 401-822-9173
Fax: 401-822-9132

Contact the East Greenwich Town Office of the Town Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

East Greenwich Town
Town Clerk
125 Main St, 2nd Fl
East Greenwich, RI 02818 http://www.eastgreenwichri.com/185/To
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 401-886-8604
Voter Registration

Contact the Warwick City Office of the City Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Warwick City
City Clerk
3275 Post Rd, 2nd Fl
City Hall
Warwick, RI 02886 https://www.warwickri.gov/city-clerks
8:30AM-4PM EST
Phone: 401-738-2006
Fax: 401-732-7640
Recorded Documents

Contact the West Greenwich Town Office of the Town Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

West Greenwich Town
Town Clerk
280 Victory Hwy
West Greenwich, RI 02817 https://www.wgtownri.org/town-clerk
8:30AM-4PM EST
Phone: 401-392-3800
Fax: 401-392-3805

Contact the West Warwick Town Office of the Town Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

West Warwick Town
Town Clerk
1170 Main St
Town Hall
West Warwick, RI 02893-4829 https://www.westwarwickri.org/index.a
8:30AM-4:30PM (8:30AM-4PM-June 1 to Labor Day) EST
Phone: 401-822-9201
Fax: 401-822-9266
Recorded Documents

Kent County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Kent County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 170.17 sq mi
Population (2009): 168,752
  • Females: 51.7%
  • White: 94.6%
  • Black/African American: 1.8%
  • Asian: 2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 91.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,662
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 8.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 24.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 70,365
Homeownership Rate (2000): 71.5%
Migration Flow to Kent County, RI from (2007-2008):

Kent County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $4,541,268
  • Construction: $288,015
  • Retail Trade: $413,277
  • Professional and Technical Services: $291,939
  • Healthcare: $540,343
  • Banking: $362,775
  • Retail Trade: $413,277
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $168,323
  • Manufacturing: $682,665
  • Farms: $565
  • Government: $612,939
Employed (2000): 85,788
Unemployed (2000): 3,901
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $41,923
Local Government Employment (2007): 6,240
Local Government Revenue (2007): $422,786 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $255,167 (thou. dol.)

Kent County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,690
  • Per 1,000 population: 10
Deaths (2007): 1,675
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 3

Kent County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 180
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 39
  • Robbery: 40
  • Aggravated Assault: 98
Property Crimes (2008): 4,473
  • Burglary: 618
  • Larceny-Theft: 3,603
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 252

Kent County Genealogy Records