Online Services

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Do business with the City Online or over the Phone by scrolling below. To reach a specific department, please use our searchable Staff Directory.

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Pay A Bill Online

• Pay your Property Tax Online
• Pay your Utility Bill Online

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City Clerk's Office

• Order a copy of a Birth Certificate
• Order a copy of a Marriage Certificate
• Order a copy of a Death Certificate 
• Make a Public Records Request

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Marriage Licenses can be obtained for Newport residents only by calling (401) 845-5349 to schedule an appointment with a City Clerk. 

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For Real Estate Transactions

• Search Property Records
• View the Assessor's Database
• Request a Final Water Reading

Land Evidence Recordings will be conducted by utilizing the City Drop Box on Bull Street. Please contact Laura Swistak 845-5351, lswistak@cityofnewport.com or Carlos Alaan at 845-5349, at calaan@cityofnewport.com to arrange for the recording of documents. Recorded documents will be returned via U.S. Mail. To make alternate arrangements for the return of recorded documents, please contact Laura Swistak of Carlos Alaan. Research related to property records is available at USLandRecords.com.

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City Council

• Watch a Council Meeting Online
• View past  meeting minutes & agendas

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Newport Votes

• Register to Vote
• View and Update your Voter Status
• Voting by Mail

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Public Services Department

• Apply for a Curb Cut Permit
• Apply for an Excavation Permit
• Apply for a Temporary Obstruction Permit
• File a Concerned Citizen Request to the Interdepartmental Traffic Commission
• Apply for a Memorial Bench

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Building & Inspections

• Apply for a Building, Electrical, or Mechanical Permit
• Apply for a Demolition Permit
• Apply for a Solar Permit
• Download our Current Fee Schedule

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Police Department

• File an Online Incident Report

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QUICK CONTACTS

Collections Office             (401) 845-5401
Parking Tickets                 (401) 845-5401
Assessor’s Office             (401) 845-5363
Municipal Court                (401) 845-5410
Special Detail Requests   (401) 845-5374
Utility Questions               (401) 845-5600
 

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In order to mitigate the risk of the spread of COVID-19, the City of Newport has closed all city buildings to the public. 

As part of the temporary modifications, the following city services and offices will remain FULLY OPERATIONAL:

• All emergency services including Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services are continuing normal operations.
• The City’s curbside trash and recycling collection will continue as regularly scheduled.
• City Parks including greenspaces and walking paths will remain open, however social distancing is encouraged in these spaces. Residents are urged to stay off playground equipment, as their cleanliness cannot be guaranteed.

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