Death records on file in the Town Clerk's office date back to 1871. Records 100 years old and older are public records. All records less than 100 years old are only available by request to a legal representative or an immediate family member.

WHERE IS THE DEATH CERTIFICATE FILED?

The death certificate is filed in Smithfield if:

• The death occurred in the Town of Smithfield

• The decedent resided in Smithfield and the death occurred in the state.

HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A DEATH CERTIFICATE

• Physically enter the Town Clerk's Office

• Present a picture identification of yourself, OR

• Request a certificate by mail, enclose copy of your photo identification.

• Fill out the request form

• Enclose check or money order made payable to "Town of Smithfield" along with the written request

• Mail request to: Town Clerk's Office, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

• State your full name

• State the date of death and your relationship to the deceased

APPLICATION TO REQUEST RECORD

Available here in .pdf format  Death Record Request

DEATH CERTIFICATE COST

$20.00 for the first certificate and $15.00 for each additional certificate when ordered simultaneously.

For further information please call Ann Marie Torregrossa, at 233-1000, ext. 113

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