Rhode Island Wedding Planning

Requirements to obtain a marriage license in Rhode Island:

• Individuals must be 18 or older to obtain a marriage license.
• Females must be at least 16 years old with parental consent.
• No medical exam or waiting period is required.
• A birth certificate is required for proof of birth. A passport or alien card may be accepted for persons born outside the United States who cannot obtain a birth record.
• A valid government issued form of identification. Some offices will not accept a passport without a certified copy of a birth certificate.
• Once issued, the license is valid for three (3) months.
• If both people live in Rhode Island, the license can be obtained in the town of any of the residents.
• If only one person lives in Rhode Island, the license must be obtained in the town of the RI resident.
• If both people live out of state, the license must be obtained in the clerks' office of the city or town where the marriage ceremony will be performed.
• License cost is $24.00 payable to the city or town.
• The RI government site has more information.
• You can print the PDF here.

City Halls and Clerk's Offices: Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Newport