The links to various state and county agencies listed below may assist you in obtaining Rhode Island public records.   Some of these public records may be available online while others will have to be obtained through the mail.   These records may include criminal records, vital records, death records, court documents, and property records.

Largest City in Rhode Island: Providence

States Adjacent to Rhode Island: Maryland, Connecticut

Website: http://www.RhodeIsland.gov

Population: 1,048,319 (2000 American Community Survey - US Census)

Rhode Island is in the New England region of the US and is the smallest state by area.  It was the first of the American colonies to declare independence from Britain which signaled the beginning of the American Revolution.

Rhode Island Attorney General - Legislation, reports and publications, pistol permits, consumer complaint form and precious metals licenses.

Rhode Island Division of Taxation - Information for taxpayers, check refund status and links to E-file income taxes.

Rhode Island Secretary of State - State archives, elections, corporations, public information, voter information center, voter registration list, GovTracker and eTown Crier.

Rhode Island Department of Transportation - Contracting, divisions, news, projects, programs, publications, biking information and related links.

Rhode Island General Assembly - View information related to Rhode Island laws, representatives, senators, legislation, legislative offices, news and special reports.

Rhode Island Government - View information related to lobbyists, employment laws, professional licensing, retirement, state jobs, unemployment, construction permits, corporate forms, new businesses, and permits and licenses.

Rhode Island State Archives - State archives, public records administration, state records center, local government records program, guidelines, publications and regulations, workshops and contact information.

Rhode Island Department of Health - View information on obtaining Rhode Island vital records.

Rhode Island Department of Corrections - Public inmate search, most wanted and prison-related information.

Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry - Search the Rhode Island sex offender registry.

Rhode Island State Police - Rhode Island's 10 most wanted.

Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles - View information related to driver licenses and state ID cards, including renewal, lost or damaged licenses, new licenses or permits, out-of-state renewals and road test information.

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Licensing and registration for boating, fishing and hunting with some online services.

Rhode Island Department of Health - Physician license search.

Rhode Island Bar Association - Attorney directory, public information and legal links.