RI Department of State

06/08/2026

Secretary Amore today issued the following statement on the passing of Dr. Gordon Wood.

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

Please note: Many of our web applications will be unavailable as they undergo maintenance upgrades on Sunday, June 7, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Please plan ahead for any required filings.

06/03/2026

On Friday, the Rhode Island House of Representatives will vote on a bond question for the State History Center as part of this year's budget. Watch these highlights from a recent committee hearing to hear why we think this project is essential to telling Rhode Island's story.

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month, Rhode Island!
Today, Secretary Amore joined the Governor in the State Room for the signing of a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month. We're proud to support our LGBTQIA+ neighbors and are happy to celebrate their contributions to our state.

06/01/2026

Read our June newsletter and learn how you can join in the and semiquincenntenial commemorations.
Plus, see how we're engaging with Rhode Islanders ahead of the 2026 elections and through our civic engagement programs.
View here: https://conta.cc/3S5I8Y6

05/28/2026

The Declaration of Independence is touring Rhode Island. 250 years ago, the Declaration was read aloud and put on public display across the state. This is your chance to see the document up close in your community!

05/27/2026

Secretary Amore visited three schools on Tuesday for Reading Week in Providence, Warwick, and Cranston. Thank you for having us George J. West Elementary School, Park Elementary School, and Edgewood Highland Elementary School! We saw many future voters and civic leaders in the room!

05/27/2026

‼️Final reminder: Annual report filings must be completed by May 31 to avoid late fees. File online today at https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services or bring your mailed filing into a US Post Office and request a postmark before May 31.

05/26/2026

Calling all historians and RI researchers! Are you delving into a topic for which records are not yet digitized? Join our after-hours research opportunity at the State Archives.
Space is limited and registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-historian-hour-rhode-island-state-archives-tickets-1986006148853