R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-25-4.1 — Hand stamps

In lieu of the affixing of a documentary stamp or stamps to every original instrument,
the tax administrator may authorize and approve the use of a hand stamp to be used
as a means of evidencing the payment of the tax imposed by this chapter. Where the
use of a hand stamp is authorized, the recorder of deeds or clerks shall affix upon
the face of each original instrument, by hand stamp issued by the tax administrator,
a receipt clearly showing the amount of tax paid by the person making, executing,
delivering, or presenting for recording the original instrument.