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Rhode Island Business & Corporation Search
Find active and inactive corporations by name from the RI Dept. of Business Regulation.
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Most requested Block Island records
The cards below include Block Island's own offices, along with State of Rhode Island offices; the Washington County offices are on our Washington County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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Vital records
Rhode Island Death Records
The Rhode Island Department of Health Center for Vital Records issues certified death certificates for a fee to eligible applicants. City and town clerks in Rhode Island also keep local death records.
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County court
Rhode Island Federal Cases
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, in Providence, hears federal civil and criminal cases; case files are found through PACER. State cases come from the Rhode Island Judiciary.
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Vital records
Rhode Island Marriage Search
Request a copy of a marriage certificates from the Rhode Island Department of Health.
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Property records
Rhode Island Property Records
Obtain property tax info by contacting the State of RI.
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State records
Rhode Island Unclaimed Property
Search property and claim status by individual name or business thru the state treasurer.
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Police & jail
New Shoreham Police Department
Municipal law enforcement for the Town of New Shoreham (Block Island): patrol, investigations, traffic, and emergency response.
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Court records
Rhode Island Judiciary Access to Case Information
Rhode Island Judiciary guide to the Public Portal, which shows case dockets with parties, events and filings, plus public terminals in each courthouse clerk's office for viewing court documents.
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More official Block Island record sources
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Local record guide
About public records in Block Island
Local profile
Block Island at a glance
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- Washington County
- County seat
- South Kingstown
- Washington County population
- 129,839
- Local records
- Washington County offices
About Block Island public records
Block Island is in Washington County, whose county seat is South Kingstown. The clerk of the town where Block Island lies keeps its land records and copies of birth and death certificates, and court cases go through the Rhode Island state courts. Block Island's own offices are in the cards above, and our Washington County page lists each county office.
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Block Island public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in Block Island, Rhode Island?
Voter registration in Rhode Island is run by the Rhode Island Department of State and local election officials. Its site lists the registration deadline, online voter registration, polling places and the local election office for Block Island.
How do I look up property records in Block Island, Rhode Island?
Deeds for property in Block Island are recorded by the clerk of the town where Block Island lies, and the city or town assessor keeps the tax values. Our Washington County page lists the county offices.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Block Island, Rhode Island?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Rhode Island come from the state vital records office, Rhode Island Center for Vital Records, and the town or city clerk can also issue copies. The state office's site lists who may order a copy, the fee and how to order.
How do I find business license records in Block Island, Rhode Island?
Businesses that operate in Block Island register with the Rhode Island Department of State, which runs the state business entity search. A local business license, where Block Island requires one, comes from the town or Washington County.
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Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.