Providence County Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9 Form

Last validated September 3, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Providence County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Albion, Central Falls, Chepachet, Clayville, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Fiskeville and 23 more.

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Providence County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

Providence County Notice of Lis Pendens Form

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

Document last validated 9/2/2026
Providence County Notice of Lis Pendens Guidelines

Providence County Notice of Lis Pendens Guidelines

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Document last validated 9/3/2026
Providence County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Providence County Completed Example of a Notice of Lis Pendens Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/28/2026
Providence County R.I. Certificate of Service Form

Providence County R.I. Certificate of Service Form

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Document last validated 8/12/2026
Providence County Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Form

Providence County Completed Example of the Certificate of Service Form

Example of a properly completed Rhode Island Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9 document for reference.

Document last validated 7/30/2026

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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:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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!

This form is used by the plaintiff or plaintiff's representative. A Notice of Lis Pendens gives notice that an existing court case is ongoing involving specific real property. Once recorded it gives notice to any future purchaser, lender, etc. that they are beholden to the outcome of the pending court case. In Rhode Island a plaintiff can file a lis pendens notice without court approval. For such notice the subject case must concern (the title to any real estate, in this state, or to any interest or easement therein) (Rhode Island General Laws 9-4-9(a)).

(Any person causing such notice to be recorded shall, within seven (7) days of the recording, cause a copy of said notice to be mailed, regular mail, postage prepaid to all parties named in the bill, petition, declaration or other complaint, rule, order, decree, or judgment at their last known address. Failure to comply with this provision shall not invalidate the lis pendens) ((Rhode Island General Laws 9-4-9(b)).

Included is Rhode Island Superior Court "Certificate of Service Form", for use when Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure requires service of a document to be certified by an attorney of record or a self-represented litigant.

(Rhode Island Notice of LP Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) 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 county recording office listed above.

This Notice of Lis Pendens - R.I. General Laws 9-4-9 meets all recording requirements specific to Providence County.

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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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