Marriage License

Where do I apply for a Marriage License?

• BOTH of the parties MUST appear in person
• If the parties are Rhode Island residents, you may apply for the license in either City or Town where one of the parties reside
• If BOTH parties are NOT residents of Rhode Island, the marriage license must be obtained WHERE CEREMONY IS TO TAKE PLACE in Rhode Island

Documents to bring with you:

• Certified birth certificates of both persons (If from a foreign country, please have the birth record translated by a certified translator.)
• Valid Government Issued Photo Identification for both persons
• If not the first legal relationship, you must provide a certified copy (with the raised seal) of the Final Divorce Decree/Dissolution or certified Death Certificate ending the previous legal relationship (Legal relationship is a previous marriage, Civil Union, or Registered Domestic Partnership.)
• Pre-marital blood test or physical are NOT REQUIRED
• Both parties must physically present themselves at the Clerk's office to sign the license and attest to the information listed thereon
• The Town Clerk's office issues Marriage Licenses between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Age Requirements:

• Both parties must be eighteen (18) years of age or older

Length of Time License is Valid:

• Marriage license is valid for ninety (90) days from the date issued, and if not used, should be returned to the place of issuance

Cost of Marriage License:

• The cost is $24.00