Rhode Island Department of Health-Office of Vital Records
Address
3 Capitol Hill
Room 101
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-2811
Description:
Responsible for maintaining the State's vital records system. Collects, analyzes and reports data pertaining to births, deaths, marriages, divorces and various health related statistics. Issues certified copies of vital records.
Birth, death and marriage certificates are also available elsewhere:
- NEW: For people born in Rhode Island January 1, 1980, or later, most cities and towns can now issue an electronic certified copy of a birth record regardless of where the birth happened within the state.
- For birth records prior to January 1, 1980, and death or marriage records for all years, (except as noted below in option 5), go to the city or town hall where the birth, death or marriage happened or the city/town of residence at the time of when the event happened. Click here for a list of city and town halls.
- Send a completed request application to the State Office of Vital Records, 3 Capitol Hill, Room 101, Providence, RI 02908. The request must be accompanied by a readable copy of a valid government issued picture identification such as a driver�s license, passport, etc.
- Come in person to the State Office of Vital Records, Department of Health, Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. � 4 p.m. You must have a valid government picture identification with you.
- Birth and marriage records 100 years or older and death records 50 years or older are considered public records and may be obtained from the city or town hall where the event happened or through the R.I. State Archives
Services
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Description
To ensure the integrity, and appropriate access to, permanent records related to births, deaths, marriages, and civil unions for the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island.
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call, Visit or Request Information Online.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM
Intake Process:
Call, Visit or Visit Online for Information
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
All
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 12, 2022
Legal Status:
State
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
To ensure the integrity, and appropriate access to, permanent records related to births, deaths, marriages, and civil unions for the 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island.
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call, Visit or Request Information Online.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3 Capitol Hill
Room 101
Providence, RI 02908
Mailing
3 Capitol Hill
Division of Vital Records Room 101
Providence, RI 02908
Contacts
Roseann Giorgianni
(401) 222-2811
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 222-2811
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