Providence County Special Warranty Deed Form
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Providence County Special Warranty Deed Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Burrillville Town Clerk
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
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
Cranston, Rhode Island 02910
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (401) 461-1000 Ext 3130
Cumberland Town Clerk
Cumberland , Rhode Island 02864
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon - Fri
Phone: (401) 728-2400 Ext 163, 135, 133
East Providence City Clerk
East Providence, Rhode Island 02914
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (401) 435-7594
Foster Town Clerk
Foster, Rhode Island 02825
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed Fridays
Phone: (401) 392-9201
Glocester Town Clerk
Chepachet, Rhode Island 02814-0702
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (401) 568-6206 Ext 0
Johnston Town Clerk
Johnston, Rhode Island 02919
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (401) 351-6618
Lincoln Town Clerk
Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (401) 333-1100 Ext 8005
North Providence Town Clerk
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
Slatersville, Rhode Island 02896
Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: 401-767-2200 Ext 324
Pawtucket City Clerk
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
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Hours: 8:30 to 3:30 M-F
Phone: (401) 421-7740 Ext 547
Scituate Town Clerk
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
Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 3:45
Phone: (401) 233-1000
Woonsocket City Clerk
Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (401) 767-9249
Recording Tips for Providence County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Have the property address and parcel number ready
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
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.
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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.
(Rhode Island SWD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Providence County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Special Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Providence County.
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