MARRIAGE LICENSES & VITAL RECORDS

Marriage Licenses

Residents of RI:  If the bride lives in Rhode Island, apply for the license from the city or town clerk at the city or town of the bride's residence. If the bride does not live in Rhode Island but the groom does live in Rhode Island, apply for the license from the city or town clerk at the city or town of the groom's residence. If either the bride or the groom is a resident of Rhode Island, the marriage license is valid in any city or town in Rhode Island and thecouple may be married anywhere in Rhode Island.

NON-Residents of RI: If both the bride and groom do not live in Rhode Island, the marriage license must be obtained at the city or town clerk's office where the ceremony will take place. The couple must marry in the city or town where the license was issued. If the marriage ceremony is performed in a city or town other than the cityor town of issuance, the validity of the marriage may be in question.

For further information, download the Marriage Packet and RI General Requitrements below.

For Birth, Death and Marriage Certifcate copies, download the appropriate document below.

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