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Bristol County Grant Deed Form

Bristol County Grant Deed Form

Bristol County Grant Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 5/6/2025
Bristol County Grant Deed Guide

Bristol County Grant Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/18/2025
Bristol County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Bristol County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

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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:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

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.

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In Rhode Island, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a grant deed. Use a grant deed to transfer a fee simple interest with covenants that the title is free of any encumbrances (except for those stated in the deed) and that the grantor holds an interest in the property and is free to convey it. The word "grant" is considered a "sufficient word of conveyance" in any transfer of title in fee simple, but it does not imply any covenant or warranty (R.I.G.L. 34-11-26). Any covenants of title should be explicitly made in the form of the conveyance.

A lawful grant deed includes the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status; the consideration given for the transfer; and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership. For Rhode Island residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by entirety. A conveyance of real estate to two or more persons creates a tenancy in common, unless otherwise specified in the conveyance (R.I.G.L. 34-3-1).

As with any conveyance of realty, a grant deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. Finally, the form must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents. The completed deed must be signed by the grantor (and his or her spouse, if applicable) in the presence of a notary.

The grantor must indicate their residency status on the face of the deed. A residency affidavit, completed by the grantor, is required for sales of realty by nonresidents. Transfers by nonresidents are subject to withholding of a percentage of the total payment by the grantee/buyer. Buyers may only depend on the seller's residency status by receipt of an affidavit of residency. For more on withholding of Rhode Island tax, see R.I.G.L. 44-30-71.3 and consult a lawyer with questions.

Rhode Island levies a Real Estate Conveyance Tax based on the consideration paid. This tax is due upon recording. If there is no consideration paid, the deed must include a statement to the effect that "the consideration is such that no documentary stamps are required" (R.I.G.L. 44-25-1(b)). If the transfer is exempt from the Real Estate Conveyance Tax, state the reason on the face of the deed. See R.I.G.L. 44-25-2 for a list of exemptions. A completed Form CVYT-1 (Real Estate Conveyance Tax return) is required for all transfers of real property, and should be submitted to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.

Record the original completed deed, along with any additional materials, at the city or town clerk's office in the municipality where the property is located. (Rhode Island maintains land records at the municipal level.) Contact the same office to verify accepted forms of payment.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a lawyer with questions about grant deeds, or for any other issues related to the transfer of real property in Rhode Island.

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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 Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Bristol County.

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