Rhode Island Marriage License Requirements
Below is the information on what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before filling out the marriage license forms.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document that allows you to officially be married under the law. Always check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
Licenses are usually not valid for more than 30 days so you'll typically need to apply for your marriage license within one month of your wedding ceremony. You need to submit your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.
IMPORTANT: You are not officially married when you receive a marriage license. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your officiant your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license. If application is mailed or faxed in, it must be witnessed by a Notary Public.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Rhode Island.
Waiting Period: 3 days.
If Divorced: If divorced within the last 60 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed.
Fees: Cash Only! $25
Other Tests: No tests
Under 18: Need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification.
Officiants: The minister, priest or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers must provide marriage certificates to the couple married and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner.
Valid: License is valid for 90 days anywhere in Rhode Island.
The license can only be used within the State of Rhode Island.
IMPORTANT: State and county marriage license requirements can change so make sure you check with your local town clerk. This information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any plans.
Barrington Town Clerk
283 Country Road
Barrington, RI 02806
401-247-1900
Bristol Town Clerk
10 Court St
Bristol, RI 02809
401-253-7000
Burrillville Town Clerk
105 Harrisville Main St
Harrisville, RI 02830
401-568-4300
Central Falls City Clerk
City Hall, 580 Broad St
Central Falls, RI 02863
401-727-7400
Charlestown Town Clerk
Town Hall, P.O. Box 849
Charlestown, RI 02813
401-364-1200
Coventry Town Clerk
670 Flat River Road
Coventry, RI 02816
401-822-9173
Cranston City Clerk
869 Park Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
401-461-1000
Cumberland Town Clerk
Town Hall, 45 Broad St
Cumberland, RI 02864
401-728-2400
East Greenwich City Hall
P.O. Box 111
E. Greenwich, RI 02818
401-886-8603
East Providence City Clerk
145 Tauton Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
401-434-3311
Exeter Town Clerk
675 Ten Rod Road
Exeter, RI 02822
401-294-3891
Foster Town Clerk South Killingly Rd
6 Killingly Road
Foster, RI 02825
401-392-9200
Glocester Town Clerk Town Hall, Main St
1137 Putnam Pike
Chepachet, RI 02814
401-568-6206
Hopkinton Town Clerk
1 Town House Road
Hopkinton, RI 02833
401-377-7777
Jamestown Town Clerk
93 Narragansett Ave
Jamestown, RI 02835
401-423-0200
Johnston Town Clerk
1385 Hartford Ave
Johnston, RI 02919
401-351-6618
Lincoln Town Clerk
Town Hall, P.O. Box C
Lincoln, RI 02865
401-333-1100
Little Compton Town Clerk
Town Hall, P.O. Box 523
Little Compton, RI 02837
401-635-4400
Middletown Town Clerk
Town Hall, 350 E Main Road
Middletown, RI 02840
401-847-0009
Narragansett Town Clerk
25 Fifth Ave
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-789-1044
New Shoreham Town Clerk
P O Drawer 220
Block Island, RI 02807
401-466-2913
Newport City Clerk
43 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
401-846-9600
North Kingstown Town Clerk
80 Boston Neck Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
401-294-3331
North ProvidenceTown Clerks Office
2000 Smith St
N. Providence, RI 02911
401-232-0900
North Smithfield Town Hall Town Clerk's Office
1 Main St
Slatersville, RI 02876
401-767-2200
Pascoag Village Burrillville Town Clerk
105 Harrisville Main St
Harrisville, RI 02830
401-568-4300
Pawtucket City Clerk Recorder of Deeds
137 Roosevelt Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-728-0500
Portsmouth Town Clerk
P.O. Box 155
Portsmouth, RI 02871
401-683-2101
Providence City Clerk Recorder of Deeds
25 Dorance St
Providence, RI 02903
401-421-7740
Richmond Town Clerk
5 Richmond Townhouse Road
Wyoming, RI 02898
401-539-2497
Scituate Town Clerk
195 Danielson Pike
North Scituate, RI 02857
401-647-2822
Smithfield Town Clerk
64 Farnum Pike
Esmond, RI 02917
401-233-1000
South Kingstown Town Clerk
180 High St
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-789-9331
Tiverton Town Hall
343 Highland Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
401-625-6700
Warren Town Clerk Town Hall
514 Main St
Warren, RI 02885
401-245-7340
Warwick County Recorder
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
401-738-2000
West Greenwich Town Clerk
280 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, RI 02816
401-397-5016
West Warwick Town Clerk Town Hall
1170 Main St
West Warwick, RI 02893
401-822-9200
Westerly Town Clerk Town Hall
45 Broad St
Westerly, RI 02891
401-348-2509
Woonsocket City Clerk City Hall
169 Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-762-6400