Town Clerk's Office
2200 E. Main Road, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 2871
Contact & location
- Address
- 2200 E. Main Road, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 2871
- Records for
- Newport County, Rhode Island
- Phone
- 401-683-2101
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Rhode Island state records
Newport 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 - 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m
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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 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 Portsmouth. 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
★★★★★4.5 (22)- ★★★★★Alan CostaGoogle
There's no times as to when town hall opens. Very difficult to navigate through
- ★★★★★Jeanne RGoogle
Great job on your audit! This is a town I would love to visit.
- ★★★★★debbie barandiaranGoogle
Everyone I have dealt with are nice and courteous. I have been in the Building Inspector, Assessment office, clerks office, and the payment window. No one has ever been inappropriate.
- ★★★★★Cristian PadillaGoogle
Wow just finished watching how wonderful and welcoming attitudes all these workers have , beautiful and pleasant interactions, Barbara!!! Love your passionate attitude you made my day THANK YOU!!!!
- ★★★★★Victor RiceGoogle
I’ve never been to visit the town hall, but just finished watching an audit video on YouTube. It was a breath of fresh air to watch maybe one of the best most professional, and courteous interactions from all the public servants. I only wish that all town or city officials across the United States would take example of their actions, absolutely outstanding.