South Kingstown, RI Public Records
South Kingstown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, with an estimated population of 32,094 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 56.4 square miles of land. That is up about 162 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the South Kingstown Town Hall (180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879). Criminal and small-claims cases from South Kingstown are generally heard at the Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex.
📍 South Kingstown Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
South Kingstown Town Hall
180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
District Court
Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Superior Court
Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Family Court
Rhode Island Family Court – McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk)
South Kingstown Town Hall
180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Probate Court
South Kingstown Probate Court
180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Rhode Island probate courts are municipal and sit at the city/town hall; contact the clerk for session days.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in South Kingstown, RI
Criminal case records for South Kingstown are kept by the Rhode Island Judiciary. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for South Kingstown
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in South Kingstown, RI
A people search for South Kingstown pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for South Kingstown are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for South Kingstown
| Town Clerk | South Kingstown Town Hall180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 789-9331 ext. 1230Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in South Kingstown, RI
Arrest and booking records for South Kingstown are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Rhode Island State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for South Kingstown
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in South Kingstown, RI
Court records for South Kingstown include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve South Kingstown, with addresses from the official Rhode Island Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for South Kingstown
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | South Kingstown Probate Court180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879Rhode Island probate courts are municipal and sit at the city/town hall; contact the clerk for session days. Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in South Kingstown, RI
Rhode Island has no county registries: land evidence records are kept by each city or town clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for South Kingstown
| Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk) | South Kingstown Town Hall180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 789-9331 ext. 1230 Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | South Kingstown Town Hall180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 789-9331 ext. 1230Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in South Kingstown, RI
In Rhode Island, the city or town clerk where the event occurred also keeps birth, marriage and death records. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for South Kingstown
| Town Clerk | South Kingstown Town Hall180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 789-9331 ext. 1230Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital RecordsSimpson Hall, 6 Harrington Road, Cranston, RI 02920Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm weekdays Source: health.ri.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in South Kingstown, RI
The official sex offender registry for South Kingstown is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for South Kingstown
| Official registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in South Kingstown, RI
Divorce cases are heard by the Rhode Island Family Court. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for South Kingstown
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital RecordsSimpson Hall, 6 Harrington Road, Cranston, RI 02920Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm weekdays Source: health.ri.gov ↗ |