Cranston, RI Public Records
Cranston is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, with an estimated population of 84,448 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 28.3 square miles of land. That is up about 1,563 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Cranston City Hall (869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910). Criminal and small-claims cases from Cranston are generally heard at the Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial Complex.
📍 Cranston Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Cranston City Hall
869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
District Court
Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial Complex
One Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
Superior Court
Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex
250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903
Family Court
Rhode Island Family Court – Garrahy Judicial Complex
One Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk)
Cranston City Hall
869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
Probate Court
Cranston Probate Court
869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
Rhode Island probate courts are municipal and sit at the city/town hall; contact the clerk for session days.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Cranston, RI
Criminal case records for Cranston are kept by the Rhode Island Judiciary. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Cranston
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903(401) 222-3230 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Cranston, RI
A people search for Cranston pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Cranston are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Cranston
| City Clerk | Cranston City Hall869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903(401) 222-3230 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Cranston, RI
Arrest and booking records for Cranston are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Rhode Island State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Cranston
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903(401) 222-3230 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Cranston, RI
Court records for Cranston include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Cranston, with addresses from the official Rhode Island Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Cranston
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903(401) 222-3230 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903(401) 458-5272 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Cranston Probate Court869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910Rhode Island probate courts are municipal and sit at the city/town hall; contact the clerk for session days. Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Cranston, RI
Rhode Island has no county registries: land evidence records are kept by each city or town clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Cranston
| Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk) | Cranston City Hall869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| City Clerk | Cranston City Hall869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Cranston, RI
In Rhode Island, the city or town clerk where the event occurred also keeps birth, marriage and death records. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Cranston
| City Clerk | Cranston City Hall869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital RecordsSimpson Hall, 6 Harrington Road, Cranston, RI 02920Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm weekdays Source: health.ri.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Cranston, RI
The official sex offender registry for Cranston is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Cranston
| Official registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Cranston, RI
Divorce cases are heard by the Rhode Island Family Court. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Cranston
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903(401) 458-5272 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital RecordsSimpson Hall, 6 Harrington Road, Cranston, RI 02920Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm weekdays Source: health.ri.gov ↗ |