Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is appointed by the Town Manager and serves as clerk of the Council, Financial Town Meeting, Probate Court, and Board of Canvassers and is the Recorder of Deeds. The Town Clerk has a staff of two full-time clerks and one part-time clerk. Clerk to the Trustees, Amey Tucker Spencer Trust Fund.

  1. Services
  2. Records

Voter Information

Check your voter status and register to vote.

Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates

You are asked to fill out the application, supply a copy of your driver's license and submit a check made out to the Town of Barrington. You can mail it to: 
283 County Road
Attn: Town Clerk's Office
Barrington, RI 02806 
or you may drop it in the drop box in front of the Town Hall (left front door).

Land Evidence Records (1974 to Current) 

Marriage Licenses

Appointments are necessary for this service. Please call to make an appointment

One-day marriage officiants with the Secretary of State

Land Evidence Vault & Recording (Deeds & Mortgages)


Notary Service


Dog Licensing

In accordance with The Town Ordinance, dogs need to be licensed by April 30, 2023. All those that have previously licensed their dog will receive a notice via email or thru the USPS.  After April 30, 2023, a late fee of $10.00 will be added to the license fee. This year, April 30, 2023 falls on a Sunday therefore the Town will allow a one-day grace period and extend the due date to Monday, May 1, 2023.  You may license your dog at the Town Clerk’s Office, Barrington Town Hall, during our hours of operation.

Please see application below under Licenses and Registration . Send your payment via USPS to:
Barrington Town Hall
Attn: Town Clerk's Office - Dog Licensing
283 County Road
Barrington, RI 02806

Frequently Requested Documents

Vital Records & Marriage License

  1. Birth Record (PDF)
  2. Death Record (PDF)
  3. Marriage and Civil Union Record (PDF)
  4. Marriage Application (PDF)

Land Evidence

  1. Land Evidence Recording Fees (PDF)

Licenses and Registrations

  1. Banner Permit (PDF)
  2. Dog License Application (PDF)
  3. Entertainment without Liquor License (PDF)
  4. Entertainment License with Liquor License (PDF)
  5. Application for Retailer's License - Class F or Class F-1 (PDF)
  6. Application for Liquor License (PDF)
  7. Victualing License (DOC)
  8. Second-Hand Dealer License (DOC)
  9. Private Detective License (PDF)
  10. Certificate of Trade Name (PDF)
  11. Going Out of Business Application (PDF)

Special Events Permits & Land Use Applications

  1. Amplifier and Speaker Permit (PDF)
  2. Public Use of Meeting Room Application (PDF)
  3. Public Forum Policy for Town Hall Grounds (PDF)
  4. Policy on Holiday Display on Town Hall Grounds (PDF)
  5. Use of Public Lands Application (PDF)
  6. Use of Public Lands - Leagues (PDF)
  7. Parade or Event Permit (PDF)
  8. Banner Permit (PDF)