Portsmouth Clerk in Portsmouth, Rhode Island

About Portsmouth Clerk

The Portsmouth Clerk, located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is the official keeper of public records for Newport County. The Clerk's office ensures that public records are retained, archived, and made accessible to the public in accordance with all laws and regulations. Clerks also support the elections process and provide a variety of transactional services. The Clerk's duties are established and regulated through a combination of Rhode Island state statutes, local ordinances and charters, and other regulations.

• Newport County public records
• Newport County vital records: birth certificates, marriage and death certificates
• Land, property, mortgage, and title deed records
• Marriage licenses, applications, and records
• Divorce records and applications
• Newport County licenses, permits, and business registrations
• Voter registration, elections, and polls