Newport County Administrator Deed Form

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Newport County Administrator Deed Form

Newport County Administrator Deed Form

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

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Newport County Administrator Deed Guide

Newport County Administrator Deed Guide

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Newport County Completed Example of the Administrator Deed Document

Newport County Completed Example of the Administrator Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Jamestown Town Clerk

Address:
93 Narragansett Ave
Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835

Hours: 8:00am and 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (401) 423-9801

Little Compton Town Clerk

Address:
40 Commons / PO Box 226
Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837

Hours: 8:00am and 4:00pm M-F

Phone: (401) 635-4400

Middletown Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall, 1st Floor - 350 E Main Rd
Middletown, Rhode Island 02842

Hours: 8:00am and 4:00pm M-F

Phone: (401) 847-0009

Newport City Clerk

Address:
43 Broadway
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

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

Phone: (401) 845-5334

Portsmouth Town Clerk

Address:
2200 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-W; 8:30 to 6:30 Thu; 8:30 to 2:30 Fri

Phone: (401) 683-2101

Tiverton Town Clerk

Address:
343 Highland Rd
Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878

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

Phone: (401) 625-6703

Recording Tips for Newport County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Newport County

Properties in any of these areas use Newport County forms:

  • Adamsville
  • Jamestown
  • Little Compton
  • Middletown
  • Newport
  • Portsmouth
  • Tiverton

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Newport County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Newport 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 Newport County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Newport County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Newport 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 Newport County?

Recording fees in Newport County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (401) 423-9801 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.

(Rhode Island AD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

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

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