Providence County Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement Form

Last validated July 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Providence County Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement Form

Providence County Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement Form

Fill in the blank Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement form formatted to comply with all Rhode Island recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/29/2026
Providence County Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement Guide

Providence County Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement Guide

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Providence County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement Document

Providence County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement Document

Example of a properly completed Rhode Island Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement document for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/28/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Burrillville Town Clerk

Address:
105 Harrisville Main St.
Harrisville, Rhode Island 02830

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-W; 8:30 to 7:00 Thu; 8:30 to 12:30 Fri

Phone: (401) 568-4300 Ext 124

Central Falls City Clerk

Address:
580 Broad St
Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-Th; 8:30 to 1:30 Fri; 3rd Thu 8:30 to 7:00

Phone: (401) 727-7400

Cranston City Clerk

Address:
869 Park Ave
Cranston, Rhode Island 02910

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

Phone: (401) 461-1000 Ext 3130

Cumberland Town Clerk

Address:
45 Broad St
Cumberland , Rhode Island 02864

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon - Fri

Phone: (401) 728-2400 Ext 163, 135, 133

East Providence City Clerk

Address:
City Hall, Rm 105 - 145 Taunton Ave
East Providence, Rhode Island 02914

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

Phone: (401) 435-7594

Foster Town Clerk

Address:
181 Howard Hill Rd
Foster, Rhode Island 02825

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed Fridays

Phone: (401) 392-9201

Glocester Town Clerk

Address:
1145 Putnam Pike / PO Box B
Chepachet, Rhode Island 02814-0702

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

Phone: (401) 568-6206 Ext 0

Johnston Town Clerk

Address:
1385 Hartford Ave
Johnston, Rhode Island 02919

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

Phone: (401) 351-6618

Lincoln Town Clerk

Address:
100 Old River Rd
Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865

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

Phone: (401) 333-1100 Ext 8005

North Providence Town Clerk

Address:
2000 Smith St
North Providence, Rhode Island 02911

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30 /Recording until 4:00. Summer: 8:30 to 4:00 /Recording until 3:30

Phone: (401) 232-0900, Ext. 207

North Smithfield Town Clerk

Address:
575 Smithfield Road
Slatersville, Rhode Island 02896

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

Phone: 401-767-2200 Ext 324

Pawtucket City Clerk

Address:
City Hall, 3rd Floor - 137 Roosevelt Ave
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (401) 728-0500 Ext 261

Providence City Clerk

Address:
City Hall, Rm 508 - 25 Dorrance St
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Hours: 8:30 to 3:30 M-F

Phone: (401) 421-7740 Ext 547

Scituate Town Clerk

Address:
195 Danielson Pike / PO Box 328
North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857

Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F / Recording 8:45 to 3:45

Phone: (401) 647-2822

Smithfield Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall, 1st Floor - 64 Farnum Pike
Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 3:45

Phone: (401) 233-1000

Woonsocket City Clerk

Address:
169 Main St
Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895

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

Phone: (401) 767-9249

Recording Tips for Providence County:
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Consider using eRecording to avoid trips to the office

Cities and Jurisdictions in Providence County

Properties in any of these areas use Providence County forms:

  • Albion
  • Central Falls
  • Chepachet
  • Clayville
  • Cranston
  • Cumberland
  • East Providence
  • Fiskeville
  • Forestdale
  • Foster
  • Glendale
  • Greenville
  • Harmony
  • Harrisville
  • Hope
  • Johnston
  • Lincoln
  • Manville
  • Mapleville
  • North Providence
  • North Scituate
  • North Smithfield
  • Oakland
  • Pascoag
  • Pawtucket
  • Providence
  • Riverside
  • Rumford
  • Slatersville
  • Smithfield
  • Woonsocket

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Providence County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence County?

Recording fees in Providence County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (401) 568-4300 Ext 124 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A Rhode Island Memorandum of Purchase and Sale Agreement is a document that once recorded in the land records provides public notice of an existing purchase and sale agreement for real property without disclosing sensitive details like price or contingencies.
Purpose:
• Protects Buyer’s Interest: Notifies third parties (e.g., lenders, potential buyers) of the buyer’s contractual rights, preventing the seller from selling or encumbering the property.
• Privacy: Keeps the full purchase and sale agreement’s terms confidential.
• Facilitates Financing: Provides proof of a contract for lenders or title companies.

Common Scenarios:
• Delayed Closings: Used when closing is postponed (e.g., awaiting zoning, environmental approvals, or permits), common in commercial or development deals.
• Seller-Financed Sales/Purchase and Sales Agreements: Secures the buyer’s interest during installment payments before deed transfer.
• Option Agreements: Notifies others of a buyer’s option or right of first refusal.
• Investment Transactions: Protects the buyer’s stake before full payment or improvements.

Key Features
• Legal Authority: Recordable under R.I. Gen. Laws §34-13-1 and §34-13-2 as an instrument affecting title.
• Requirements: Must be written, signed, notarized, and include a property description. Recorded at the city/town clerk’s office.
• Limitations: Does not transfer title, create a lien, or trigger conveyance tax/residency affidavits.
• For use in Rhode Island only.

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

This Memorandum of Purchase and Sales Agreement meets all recording requirements specific to Providence County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Providence County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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