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PHONE:
401-233-1000
FAX:
401-232-7244
LOCATION:
The Town Clerk's office is located in Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, on the
1st floor.
FUNCTION:
The Office
of the Town Clerk is responsible for providing a number of services to
the public. The Department consists of six major divisions: Town Council
Records, Land Records Registry, Board of Canvassers, Registry of Vital
Statistics, Probate Court, and Business Licenses. In addition to
receiving, recording and issuing these documents, the Office is
responsible for the maintenance, indexing and storage of all of these
records for easy access by the public and other departments. The Town
Clerk's Department is the official repository for all ordinances,
resolutions and official documents related to the government of the Town
of Smithfield. The department is responsible for the authenticity of all
legal documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hours are you open?
8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday
through Friday.
What time do you stop
accepting recordings?
3:45 pm.
What do I need to apply for a
marriage license and what is the cost?
Certified records of birth.
If this is not a first marriage for either the bride or groom, a
certified copy of death or divorce decree is required. The fee for a
marriage license is $24.00.
Marriage Requirements in the State of Rhode Island
Where can I get
information on vital records (Birth, Marriage, and Death records, etc.)?
Visit the RI Office of Vital Records web site
here for more information. You can also find further information
on this site at these links:
Birth Certificates
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Death Certificates
•
Marriage Licenses
How do I register to vote?
Voter registration forms can
be filled out
online, at the Registry of Motor Vehicles or here at the Board of
Canvassers located in the Town Clerk’s Office. You may request a voter
registration form by calling 233-1000 between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Also
see the Voter Information page
What are the polling (voting)
locations in Smithfield?
Click here for info
Who are members of the Town
Council?
Information on the
Smithfield Town Council is available here.
Who are the local state
representatives and senator?
Information on the local
state representatives and senator is available
here.
What are the directions to
Smithfield Town Hall?
From 295 take exit 7A
(Centerdale). Take a left at traffic light and follow to the end. Take
a left onto Farnum Pike for approximately ˝ mile. Town Hall is located
on the left, next to the Georgiaville Fire Station and across from the
Smithfield School Administration building.
Click
here for a map and detailed driving
directions.
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