Recording Requirements

Copy requests

• All documents must be ORIGINALS with original signatures or a CERTIFIED COPY
• A 2 x 2 inch space on the LAST page of the document and a 1 x 1 space at the TOP of each document must be provided for recording purposes

Rhode Island does NOT record by county. Recordings are sent to the appropriate recording office of the PROPERTY ADDRESS. All documents are returned immediately upon recording.

Deeds

About Timeshare Deeds

• Must be an original executed document with all original signatures
• Must be notarized, with a RAISED seal if notarized out of state
• Must have Grantee's complete address
• When there is no consideration the deed shall contain the following language: "Consideration is such the No Documentary Stamps are required."
• When there is consideration it is at the rate of $4.00 per thousand, rounded to the nearest $500.00.
• A reference to R.I.G.L. 23-28.35-1 (Smoke Detector Law) must be incorporated into the document. This statute does not apply to individual Timeshare deeds.
• All inquiries for Timeshare deeds should be directed to (401) 846-9600 x530.

Assignment & Discharge of Mortgage

• Must reference the Mortgagor in the document
• Must reference the original Mortgage Book & Page
• Must reference the Property Address

The Property Records office is NOT permitted to give out ANY form of legal advice. It is recommended that you contact an attorney who is familiar with Rhode Island law to assist you with any legal questions you may have. We do not supply any type of forms nor do we perform searches.