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Requirements to obtain a marriage license in Rhode Island

Individuals must be 18 or older to obtain a marriage license.
Brides must be at least 16 years old with parental consent.
No medical exam, blood test or waiting period is required.
A certified birth certificate, drivers license and social security card are required.
If divorced within the last 12 months, the final divorce decree and picture proof of ID must be presented.
The license must be obtained in the town of the bride’s residence if both are Rhode Island residents; in the groom's if only the groom resides in Rhode Island.
Non-residents must obtain a license in the town in which they will be married.
Both bride and groom must be present at the Town Clerks office.
Check the hours of the Town Clerks office, they vary. Once issued, the license is valid for 90 days.
License cost is $27.00. The state takes at least 30-40 days to mail you your certified marriage license,
Also, ask the Clerk how you might obtain a certified copy from the town that the license will be filed in.
Request the mail-in form when obtaining your license, or come in person.
A $15 fee covers the certified copy from the clerk.

*Information furnished as of 01/02/2013. Please consult the town that you are getting married in for current fees.