Providence, RI Public Records
Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, with an estimated population of 194,706 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 18.4 square miles of land. That is up about 3,728 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Providence City Hall (25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903). Criminal and small-claims cases from Providence are generally heard at the Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial Complex.
📍 Providence Record Offices & Courts
City Clerk
Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
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)
Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Probate Court
Providence Probate Court
25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
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 Providence, RI
Criminal case records for Providence 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 Providence
| 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 Providence, RI
A people search for Providence 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 Providence are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Providence
| City Clerk | Providence City Hall25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903Hours: 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 Providence, RI
Arrest and booking records for Providence 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 Providence
| 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 Providence, RI
Court records for Providence include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Providence, with addresses from the official Rhode Island Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Providence
| 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 | Providence Probate Court25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903Rhode 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 Providence, 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 Providence
| Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk) | Providence City Hall25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903 Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| City Clerk | Providence City Hall25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Providence, 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 Providence
| City Clerk | Providence City Hall25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903Hours: 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 Providence, RI
The official sex offender registry for Providence 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 Providence
| Official registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Providence, 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 Providence
| 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 ↗ |