Newport County Clerks maintain public records for a county or local government in Rhode Island. In some states, Clerks play a role in carrying out public elections, working in connection with Boards of Elections and the Rhode Island State election commissions. Clerks can process Newport County voter registration applications and verify whether an individual is eligible to vote, and they maintain up-to-date lists of registered voters. Newport County Clerks may also provide online information about how to register to vote or where to vote. Citizens may also be able to register to vote at a Clerk's Office.
Jamestown Clerk Jamestown RI 93 Narragansett Avenue 02835 401-423-7200
Little Compton Town Clerk Little Compton RI 40 Commons 02837 401-635-4400
Middletown Clerk Middletown RI 350 East Main Road 02842 401-847-0009
Newport City Clerk Newport RI 43 Broadway 02840 401-845-5341
Newport County Clerk Newport RI 45 Washington Square 02840 401-841-8340
Portsmouth Clerk Portsmouth RI 2200 East Main Road 02871 401-683-2101
Tiverton Town Clerk Tiverton RI 343 Highland Road 02878 401-625-6703
Newport County The primary responsibility of the DMV, or Department of Motor Vehicles, is to grant Rhode Island driver's licenses and identification cards to RI residents, but the DMV also plays an important role in Newport County voter registration. Citizens who want to register to vote in Newport County can do so at the DMV, which will transfer the information, such as full name and address, to the local Newport County Board of Elections or Newport County Clerk's Office. This can be an easy way to register to vote while applying for a license or renewing a license. The DMV may also be known as a Newport County DOL, or Newport County Department of Licensing.
Middletown DMV Office Middletown RI 52 Valley Road 02842 401-846-5451
Newport County Boards of Elections are responsible for carrying out public elections, and one of their duties is to process Newport County voter registration applications submitted by citizens in Rhode Island. A Board of Elections certifies eligible voters in their particular jurisdiction and maintains an up-to-date list of registered voters in Newport County. They also verify voter information and may contact registered voters to keep Newport County voter list information current. Boards of Elections are usually operated at the county or local level, and may be known as a Board of Registrars.
Newport County Board of Elections Middletown RI PO Box 4349 02842 401-849-5936