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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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The cards below include Kingston'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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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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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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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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Rhode Island Unclaimed Property
Search property and claim status by individual name or business thru the state treasurer.
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Police & jail
South Kingstown Police Department
The South Kingstown Police Department at 1790 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879 serves the village of Kingston. Phone (401) 783-3321. Collision reports, public records requests and concealed carry permits.
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Kingston at a glance
- County
- Washington County
- County seat
- South Kingstown
- Population
- 7,825
- Washington County population
- 129,839
- Local records
- Washington County offices
- ZIP codes
- 02879, 02881
About Kingston public records
Kingston, a place of 7,825 people, is in Washington County, whose county seat is South Kingstown. The clerk of the town where Kingston lies keeps its land records and copies of birth and death certificates, and court cases go through the Rhode Island state courts. Kingston's own offices are in the cards above, and our Washington County page lists each county office.
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How do I register to vote in Kingston, 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 Kingston.
How do I look up property records in Kingston, Rhode Island?
Deeds for property in Kingston are recorded by the clerk of the town where Kingston 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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, Rhode Island?
Businesses that operate in Kingston register with the Rhode Island Department of State, which runs the state business entity search. A local business license, where Kingston 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.