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Marriage License Requirements
A marriage license is required to get married in the City of Providence. Both applicants must appear in person and provide all of the required documents listed here.
- Marriage license applications must be submitted in person with BOTH parties present and all required documents must be presented at the time of the application.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (3:00 PM during July and August) NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
- Certified copy of birth certificates
- Must have name(s) of parent(s)
- Valid government-issued form of ID (Driver’s license, State ID, or passport)
- If applicable, a certified copy of a final divorce decree/dissolution or death certificate
- Proof of residency – utility bill, bank statement, car registration, tax return or pay stub with current address
- All documents presented in another language other than English must have a certified and notarized English translation.
- The completed and signed marriage license (use black ink) must be returned within 72 hours of the ceremony to the local registrar. Officiants may return the license via mail or in person during business hours.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Residential eligibility:
- Providence resident(s) – ceremony may be performed in any city or town in the State of Rhode Island
- Out-of-state residents – ceremony must be performed within the City of Providence
- All applicants must be 18 years of age or older
- License expiration – license expires within three months from the date of issuance
- Documents not in English – must be certified by a translator and notarized
- Marriage License fees may be remitted via Check, Money Order, Debit Card (service fee applies for Debit or Credit card transactions). No Cash is accepted in the office under any circumstances.
- All documents must be originals. No copies will be accepted. Certified documents must have a raised seal.
MAILING ADDRESS
Providence Vital Records
25 Dorrance Street, Room 104
Providence, RI 02903
RI Marriage Worksheet/License Application
