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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.