Washington County Public Index (Rhode Island)

Washington County Courts act as judicial bodies to resolve legal disputes, including civil and criminal cases in Washington County, Rhode Island. They may also provide a searchable public index of Washington County court records, including case information, trial outcomes, and any sentences, plea bargains, or settlements. Washington County public indexes allow searches by name or business name, by case number, or by court or case type, which can provide information on misdemeanors and felonies, traffic court violations, family court cases, divorce records, and appeal records. Many Courts provide online access to the Washington County public index.

Narragansett Municipal Court Narragansett Pier RI 25 5th Avenue 02882 401-782-0609

Wakefield District Court South Kingstown RI 4800 Tower Hill Road 02879 401-782-4131

Wakefield Traffic Court South Kingstown RI 4800 Tower Hill Road 02879 401-275-2700

Washington Superior Court South Kingstown RI 4800 Tower Hill Road 02879 401-782-4121

Westerly Municipal Court Westerly RI 45 Broad Street 02891 401-596-7374


Washington County Town and City Halls provide municipal services to their area, which includes keeping a number of documents that are accessible to the public in Washington County, Rhode Island. Washington County public records, including vital documents, property records, and permit records, may be available through a public index database. Washington County public indexes can provide searchable databases for birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce records, and death certificates, as well as property-related records like property tax assessments, property appraisals, and property owner information. These records can help conduct a Washington County background check or locate information about a person or business.

Charlestown Hall Charlestown RI 4540 South County Trail 02813 401-364-1200

Exeter Town Hall Exeter RI 675 Ten Rod Road 02822 401-295-7500

Hopkinton Town Hall Hopkinton RI 1 Townhouse Road 02833 401-377-7781

Narragansett Town Hall Narragansett Pier RI 25 5th Avenue 02882 401-789-1044

New Shoreham Town Hall New Shoreham RI OLD TOWN Rd 02807 401-466-3219

North Kingstown Town Hall North Kingstown RI 80 Boston Neck Road 02852 401-294-3331

South Kingstown Town Hall South Kingstown RI 180 High Street 02879 401-789-9331

Westerly Town Hall Westerly RI 45 Broad Street 02891 401-348-2500

Washington County Clerk Offices maintain public records for a county or local government, including vital records, property records, and permit records in Washington County, Rhode Island. Clerks may provide a public index to search their Washington County records, which can provide information on birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce records, and death certificates. Washington County public indexes may also contain property tax assessments, real estate appraisal reports, property owner information, and other records related to property. Washington County Clerks may provide online access to their public index, which can be used for many forms of research.

Exeter Town Clerk Exeter RI 675 Ten Rod Road 02822 401-294-3891

Narragansett Town Clerk Narragansett Pier RI 25 5th Avenue 02882 401-782-0624

Richmond Town Clerk Richmond RI 5 Richmond Townhouse Road 02898 401-539-0230

Washington County Clerk South Kingstown RI 4800 Tower Hill Road 02879 401-782-4121


Washington County Archives preserve documents and other records that hold historical significance in Washington County, Rhode Island. They may also keep public records such as Washington County birth certificates, property sale records, and historical maps. Archives may provide a public index to search for their documents by type, location, name, or business name. These public indexes can also provide information on historic property boundaries, death certificates, and criminal records, making them valuable resources for conducting Washington County genealogical research. Archives may provide access to the Washington County public index on their website.

North Kingstown Vital Records Archive North Kingstown RI 80 Boston Neck Road 02852 401-268-1551


Washington County Libraries collect and store documents and multimedia records which they make available to the public in Washington County, Rhode Island. A Library, especially a state library or municipal library, may also store public records. Libraries often make these records available through a public index, or a searchable database to locate Washington County government agency reports, government publications, vital records, and other public documents. These records can be used to find information on any individual or business, look up government documents, or conduct a background check, and Washington County public indexes may be available on the Library website.

University of Rhode Island Library South Kingstown RI 15 Lippitt Road 02881 401-874-2666