Rhode Island, Providence County

Harrisville, Rhode Island Public Records

Where Harrisville's records are kept. Harrisville has its own police department; the town clerk keeps land records and copies of birth and death certificates.

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The cards below include Harrisville's own offices, along with the Providence County and State of Rhode Island offices that keep the rest of its public records. 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.

health.ri.gov
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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.

rid.uscourts.gov
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Police & jail

Harrisville Police Department

The Harrisville Police Department prides itself on the ability to serve our community through several specialized police units.

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Police & jail

Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs

Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs at 670 New London Avenue in Cranston, phone (401) 275-2900, the statewide office that serves writs and keeps court security for every county.

risp.ri.gov
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County court

Judicial Records Center

​The Judicial Records Center (JRC) serves as the central repository for the Rhode Island Judiciary's semi-active, inactive, and archival court.

Official sitecourts.ri.gov
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Property records

Rhode Island Land Records

State of Rhode Island page linking the municipalities whose land records are online, with the tax assessor or revaluation site listed where a town has none.

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About public records in Harrisville

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Harrisville at a glance

County
Providence County
County seat
Providence
Population
1,745
Providence County population
660,741
Local records
Providence County offices
ZIP codes
02830

About Harrisville public records

Harrisville, a place of 1,745 people, is in Providence County, whose county seat is Providence. The clerk of the town where Harrisville lies keeps its land records and copies of birth and death certificates, and court cases go through the Rhode Island state courts. Harrisville's own offices are in the cards above, and our Providence County page lists each county office.

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Harrisville public-records FAQs

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How do I register to vote in Harrisville, 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 Harrisville.

How do I look up property records in Harrisville, Rhode Island?

Deeds for property in Harrisville are recorded by the clerk of the town where Harrisville lies, and the city or town assessor keeps the tax values. Our Providence County page lists the county offices.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Harrisville, 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 Harrisville, Rhode Island?

Businesses that operate in Harrisville register with the Rhode Island Department of State, which runs the state business entity search. A local business license, where Harrisville requires one, comes from the town or Providence 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.