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The City Clerk's office is the location
of birth certificates, marriage licenses, death certificates, deeds,
and victualing licenses. The City Clerk's office is located on the
second floor of City Hall and the operating hours are 8:30 AM to
4:00 PM. If your question is not answered here please call the
Clerk's office at 767-8875 or e-mail
Andrea Bicki
FAQ
How do I
get my birth certificate?
You
have to obtain your birth certificate in the city or town where
you were born. The cost is $20.00 and it can be obtained by mail
or in person in a City Clerk's office.
What do I
need to get a birth certificate?
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Full (maiden) name
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Date of Birth
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Parents' Full Names
(mother's maiden name)
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Copy of picture ID (ie:
driver's license)
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Cash or check/money order payable to City Clerk
What do I
need to get a death certificate?
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Full name of deceased
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Date of the event
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Copy of picture ID (ie:
driver's license)
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Cash or check/money order
payable to City Clerk
What are
the requirements to obtain a marriage license to marry in the state
of Rhode Island?
The license has to be applied for in the city where the bride
resides or, if the bride resides in another state, it can be
obtained in the city of residence of the groom if within Rhode
Island. If both bride and groom are non-residents of the State of
Rhode Island, the couple must obtain the license in the City or
town where the marriage will take place.
Do I need a
blood test to get a marriage license in Rhode Island?
No,
you do not need a blood test in Rhode Island.
What do I
need to obtain a marriage license?
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Marriage
licenses are only issued between 8:30AM and 3:00PM
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You will need a birth certificate and if you have been previously
married, you will need a divorce decree and/or death certificate
to prove how your last marriage ended
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Birth Certificates
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Proof of Address
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Copy of picture ID (ie:
driver's license/passport)
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Cash or check/money order
payable to City Clerk
What is the
cost of a marriage license?
$24.00
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