Fee
The fee for a marriage license is $24.00.
Where do I obtain a marriage license?
The marriage license must be obtained from the city or town clerk of the bride’s residence, if the bride is a Rhode Island resident; from the city or town clerk of the groom’s residence if the bride is not a Rhode Island resident, but the groom is a Rhode Island resident. In either case, the marriage license is valid in any city or town in Rhode Island; the couple may be married anywhere in Rhode Island.
If both the bride and groom are not residents of Rhode Island, the marriage license must be obtained at the city or town clerk’s office where the ceremony is to take place, because Rhode Island law states that the marriage license is valid only in the city or town in which it was issued.
Proof of Birth Facts
Proof of birth facts should be supplied, preferable in the form of a certified copy of the birth certificates of both the bride and the groom. For persons born outside the United States who cannot obtain a birth record, a passport or alien card may be accepted.
Previous marriage
If either applicant has been previously married and the previous marriage ended in divorce, such applicant must present a certified copy of the final decree of divorce to the city or town clerk. If either applicant has been previously married and the previous marriage ended in death, a certified copy of the death record should be presented to the city or town clerk.
Validity
The marriage license is valid for three months and if not used should be returned to the city or town clerk who issued the license.
Other requirements
Please speak to the town clerk’s office regarding other requirements for the issuance of marriage licenses.
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