Kent County Memorandum of Trust Form

Last validated July 6, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Kent County Memorandum of Trust Form

Kent County Memorandum of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/6/2026
Kent County Memorandum of Trust Guide

Kent County Memorandum of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/23/2026
Kent County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust Document

Kent County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/2/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Coventry Town Clerk

Address:
1670 Flat River Rd
Coventry, Rhode Island 02816-8911

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

Phone: (401) 822-9173

East Greenwich Town Clerk

Address:
125 Main St
East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818

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

Phone: (401) 886-8604

Warwick City Clerk

Address:
City Hall - 3275 Post Rd
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886

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

Phone: (401) 738-2000 Ext. 6029

West Greenwich Town Clerk

Address:
280 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817

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

Phone: (401) 392-3800

West Warwick Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 1170 Main St
West Warwick, Rhode Island 02893

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

Phone: (401) 822-9201

Recording Tips for Kent County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Kent County

Properties in any of these areas use Kent County forms:

  • Coventry
  • East Greenwich
  • Greene
  • Warwick
  • West Greenwich
  • West Warwick

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Kent County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Kent County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (401) 822-9173 for current fees.

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Rhode Island Affidavit or Memorandum of Trust

R.I.G.L. 34-4-27 requires that either the trust agreement or a memorandum of trust be recorded when a trustee conveys real property held in trust. Prior to the ratification of this statute, trustees were required to record the trust instrument -- the document executed by the settlor that designates the trustee, the trust beneficiaries, and the provisions for the trustee's management of trust assets. Now, trustees in Rhode Island have the option to record an affidavit or memorandum of trust, allowing the trust instrument to remain off-record (thereby keeping the settlor's estate plans private to nonessential parties). Third parties (that is, neither the settlor nor the trustee) entering into transactions with a trustee may rely on the statements provided in the affidavit or memorandum of trust as fact.

The affidavit evidences the trustee's authority to convey title to real property held in the trust and acts as a summary of essential terms of the trust instrument. It contains such information as the name, date, settlor, and original trustee of the trust. In addition, it names all currently acting trustees and contains statements as to (1) the trustee's authority regarding real property transactions and (2) the ability of the trust to be revoked or terminated.

In addition, the instrument details the conditions under which the trustees may be replaced and a successor trustee appointed. It also shares the conditions upon which the trust terminates and, if the trust is revocable, the conditions upon which the trust becomes irrevocable. For example, the affidavit might state that the trust becomes irrevocable upon the settlor's death, as is the case with living trusts. If applicable, the affidavit should include the date and place of the settlor's death.

A memorandum of trust must be executed "either by each settlor of the trust, or by each current trustee" and notarized before being recorded in the municipality where the subject property is situated (R.I.G.L. 34-4-24(a)).

Consult an attorney with questions about Rhode Island trusts and the affidavit/memorandum of trust.

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

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

This Memorandum of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Kent County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Kent 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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