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Providence County Special Warranty Deed Form

Providence County Special Warranty Deed Form

Providence County Special Warranty Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 4/18/2025
Providence County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Providence County Special Warranty Deed Guide

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Providence County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Providence County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

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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:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

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 all formatting requirements set forth by Providence 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 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!

In Rhode Island, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another by recording a special warranty deed. A special warranty deed conveys an interest in real property to the named grantee with limited warranties of title.

Special warranty deeds are statutory in Rhode Island under R.I.G.L. 34-11-43. When the words "special warranty" are used in the title of the deed, or the phrase "with special warranty covenants" is included in the conveyancing clause, the following covenants are implied: the grantor guarantees that he or she holds title to the property and has good right to convey it; that the property is free from encumbrances (with the exception of any noted in the deed); and that the grantor will "warrant and defend" the title against the claims of anyone "by, through, or under the grantor" (R.I.G.L. 34-11-16, 34-11-44). Unlike a general warranty deed, which conveys property with full warranties of title, a special warranty deed only protects the grantee (buyer) against claims that arose during the time the grantor held title to the property.

A lawful special warranty 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 special warranty 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 document must meet all state and local standards for recorded instruments. 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 his or her 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.

Rhode Island levies a Real Estate Conveyance Tax based on the consideration paid (R.I.G.L. 44-25-1(a)). 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 related to special warranty deeds, or for any other issues related to the transfer of real property in Rhode Island.

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