A. Check jobs available on the Human Resources link. Fill out an employment application located under the forms link. Mail/bring to the Director of Personnel, 25 Dorrance Street, 4th Flr., Providence, RI 02903
Department of Human Resources
Q. How can I make a complaint about rats?
A. Call the Public Works, Environmental Division
Public Works
Q. How can I obtain an entertainment license?
A. Complete an application at Board of Licenses, 25 Dorrance Street, 1st Flr., Providence, RI 02903 or call. The fee is $10.00
Licensing
Q. How can I obtain deed information?
A. Call or visit the Recorder of Deeds at 25 Dorrance Street, 5th Flr., Providence, RI 02903
Recorder of Deeds Office
Q. How can I obtain tax information?
A. Call the Tax Assessor for assessment/valuation information. Call the Tax Collector for payment information or go to the link to view
Collectors Office
Q. How can I report an abandoned vehicle?
A. Call the Providence Police Department, Vehicle Recovery Unit. Please have exact location, make/model of vehicle and license plate if any
Police
Q. How can I request a recycling bin?
A. Call the Public Works Department, Environmental Division or go to 700 Allens Avenue, Providence, RI 02905. The fee is $5.00 per bin
Public Works
Q. How can I request a tree trim or removal?
A. Call the Forestry Division. Please have exact location of tree including if the tree is on a side street
Parks Department
Q. How can I request sidewalk repair?
A. Fill out a sidewalk application and mail to DPW, 700 Allens Avenue, Providence, RI 02905. Sidewalk application is available online
Public Works
Q. How can I request to have a sewer drain cleaned?
A. Call the Sewer Division of Public Works. Please have the exact location and intersection of the sewer drain
Public Works
Q. How do I file a claim?
A. Complete the appropriate claim forms with original signatures and mail/bring to the City Clerk, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903. *Make a copy for your records
City Clerk
Q. How do I get a dumpster for temporary debris removal?
A. Go to Public Works at 700 Allens Avenue, Providence, RI 02903 and fill out a dumpster application. Signatures will need to be obtained from other city departments. There is a list of dumpster companies to choose from. The fee is $40.00 for 1 month.
Public Works
Q. How do I obtain a birth, marriage or death certificate?
A. Complete the corresponding application. Mail/bring the application and corresponding fee via check or money order made out to the City of Providence to Vital Statistics, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Vital Statistics City Registrar Office
Q. How do I pay a parking ticket?
A. Mail ticket and payment to Providence Municipal Court, 325 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 or pay online by opening link
Police
Q. How do I register to vote?
A. Complete a voter registration card and mail/bring to the Board of Canvasser at 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903. Open Board of Canvasser link to request a registration form.
Board of Canvassers
Q. How do I request a street closing?
A. Complete an application for the corresponding street closing permit. Must submit 10 days before the date of closure. Please read the guidelines carefully. Submit to Department of Traffic Engineering, 90 Ernest Street, Providence, RI 02905
Traffic Engineering
Q. How do I request a street sign replacement?
A. Call the Traffic Engineering Division. Please have correct street name and intersection if any
Traffic Engineering
