Rhode Island, Newport County

Little Compton, Rhode Island Public Records

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

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The cards below include Little Compton's own offices, along with the Newport 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.

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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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Police & jail

Little Compton Police Department

The Little Compton Police Department is committed to protecting the rights of persons and property, prevention of crime and preservation of Public.

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Court records

Little Compton Town Clerk

Little Compton town clerk in Rhode Island, recorder of deeds, registrar of voters and of vital records, with probate and the board of canvassers, phone (401) 635-4400.

littlecomptonri.org
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Little Compton at a glance

County
Newport County
County seat
Newport
Newport County population
85,643
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City of Little Compton

About Little Compton public records

Little Compton is in Newport County, whose county seat is Newport. Little Compton's town clerk keeps its land records and copies of birth and death certificates, and court cases go through the Rhode Island state courts. Little Compton's own offices are in the cards above, and our Newport County page lists each county office.

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How do I register to vote in Little Compton, 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 Little Compton.

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

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

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