Town of New Shoreham Town Clerk's Office
16 Old Town Rd, Block Island, Rhode Island, 2807
Contact & location
- Address
- 16 Old Town Rd, Block Island, Rhode Island, 2807
- Mail-in address
- Town of New Shoreham Town Clerk's OfficeP.O. Box 220, Block Island, Rhode Island, 2807
- Records for
- Washington County, Rhode Island
- Phone
- 401-466-3200
- 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 county website| Monday | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
Closed on all federal holidays and the 2nd Monday in August (RI holiday); marriage licenses in person by appointment only.
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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 New Shoreham 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 Block Island. 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
★★★★★5.0 (6)- ★★★★★Thomas DavkoGoogle
We got married on Block Island this past September and the town clerk was a pleasure to work with.
- ★★★★★NateGoogle
Very nice friendly people, shirlyne is probably one of the nicest person I've ever met.
- ★★★★★Nasser MGoogle
We were visiting the area, and we were lost in front of the town hall. A lady works there (unfortunately, we didn't get her name), offered and took us in her car to the South light house (where we suppose to go). We just want to thank her again, and show our appreciation for such a kind act for people she didn't know.
- ★★★★★Maria Sol CuestaGoogle
This place is simply beautiful, full of great kind people who always friendly with me! every time I go there is a joy! Allison Carley at the Town Hall is the best, she is always kind and ready to help to whomever she can, she goes above and beyond her job description, she is a true asset there!!