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Newport County Memorandum of Trust Form

Newport County Memorandum of Trust Form

Newport County Memorandum of Trust Form

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

Document Last Validated 8/5/2025
Newport County Memorandum of Trust Guide

Newport County Memorandum of Trust Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/14/2025
Newport County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust Document

Newport County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 10/2/2024

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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:
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

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 all formatting requirements set forth by Newport 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 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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