Town of Charlestown Town Clerk’s Office
4540 South County Trail, Charlestown, Rhode Island, 2813
Contact & location
- Address
- 4540 South County Trail, Charlestown, Rhode Island, 2813
- Records for
- Washington County, Rhode Island
- Phone
- (401) 364-1200
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Rhode Island state records
Washington County follows Rhode Island’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $25.00
- Rhode Island birth certificate fee
- 6–8 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 1,112,308
- Rhode Island population
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $25.00 | 6–8 weeksRhode Island estimate |
| Death Certificate | $25.00 | 6–8 weeksRhode Island estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $25.00 | 6–8 weeksRhode Island estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Town of Charlestown Town Clerk’s Office’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Charlestown. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.6 (11)- ★★★★★Joe MackenzieGoogle
Very helpful to me thank you
- ★★★★★Michael McDonaldGoogle
Everything went very well. The clerk helped me with downloading the information I needed to transfer to Mr. Day. Thanks
- ★★★★★Andrea TorresGoogle
People are always super helpful and expedient!
- ★★★★★Walter GrafGoogle
Best town hall in town. Very Town-Hally in all the right ways.
- ★★★★★Amy NesbittGoogle
What a cool town hall! It has all its New England charm! I went in today to get my beach pass for the season, and was helped by Cheryl, who was professional and friendly. Charlestown is such a great place to call home and the town hall reflects it. 5 stars all the way!