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Bristol County Administrator Deed Form

Bristol County Administrator Deed Form

Bristol County Administrator Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/28/2025
Bristol County Administrator Deed Guide

Bristol County Administrator Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/27/2025
Bristol County Completed Example of the Administrator Deed Document

Bristol County Completed Example of the Administrator Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/29/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Bristol County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Barrington Town Clerk
Address:
283 County Rd
Barrington, Rhode Island 02806-2406

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (401) 247-1900

Bristol Town Clerk
Address:
10 Court St
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809

Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (401) 253-7000

Warren Town Clerk
Address:
Town Hall, 1st Floor - 514 Main St
Warren, Rhode Island 02885

Hours: 9:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (401) 245-7340

Recording Tips for Bristol County:
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bristol County

Properties in any of these areas use Bristol County forms:

  • Barrington
  • Bristol
  • Prudence Island
  • Warren

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bristol County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Bristol County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Bristol County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Bristol County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Bristol County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Bristol County?

Recording fees in Bristol County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (401) 247-1900 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

An administrator's deed is a statutory form under RIGL 34-11-12 for sales of real property from a probated estate. An administrator is a court-appointed fiduciary entrusted to administer a decedent's estate. He or she is the personal representative selected by the probate court when the decedent dies without a will, or the executor named in the will is unwilling or unable to serve.

Use an administrator's deed to transfer title to a purchaser with implied fiduciary covenants. Administrator's deeds contain covenants that the grantor is the duly qualified and acting administrator of the estate, that he or she has good right and lawful authority to convey the decedent's interest in the subject property, and that he or she, in his or her capacity, has given bond as required by law and has complied in all respects with the court's decree.

In Rhode Island, the probate court must authorize sales of realty from the estate (RIGL 33-19-3). Prior to the sale, the administrator files a petition for the sale of real estate with the court, which must include the reason for the sale. Valid reasons for petitioning for the sale of real property under RIGL 33-12-6 include enabling the payment of debts or facilitating efficient administration of the estate. This authority excludes sales of real property that is specifically devised by the decedent's will, unless the devisee(s) give consent to the sale (RIGL 33-12-6).

In addition to meeting the standard requirements for form and content of deeds in Rhode Island, the administrator's deed should reflect the true consideration paid by the grantee for the grantor's interest in the realty. Rhode Island levies a real estate conveyance tax based on purchase price, to be paid by the grantor, due upon recording (RIGL 44-25-1). Submit a conveyance tax return (CVYT-1) to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.

Nonresident sellers of realty in Rhode Island must furnish a residency affidavit to the buyer at closing. The grantee deducts and withholds a percentage of the consideration paid to nonresident sellers (for more information on withholding of Rhode Island tax, see RIGL 44-30-71.3). Grantees may rely on the grantor's residency only if the grantor provides a residency affidavit [1]. If the transfer is exempt from the affidavit requirement, the deed should include a statement to the effect that the grantor is a resident, and that no withholding under RIGL 44-30-71.3 is required.

The administrator must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public for a valid transfer. Recording in Rhode Island is done at the municipal level in the town or city where the property is situated. Submit the completed, signed, and notarized deed, along with any supplemental documents, to the land evidence division of the town clerk in the municipality where the subject parcel is located.

The information provided here is not a substitute for legal advice. Consult an attorney licensed in the State of Rhode Island with questions regarding administrator's deeds, or for any other issues related to settling an estate, as each situation is unique.

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Important: Your property must be located in Bristol County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Administrator Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Bristol County.

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