RHODE ISLAND VITAL RECORDS
Rhode Island Department of Health (Rhode Island Vital Records) issues certified copies of Rhode Island birth certificates, Rhode Island death certificates and Rhode Island marriage records for events which occurred within the state of Rhode Island. You may order copies of Rhode Island vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

RHODE ISLAND BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Rhode Island Vital Records issues certified copies of Rhode Island birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, proof of citizenship, social security, employment and personal identification purposes. Rhode Island birth certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Rhode Island during the current year and 100 years prior.

Who Can Order?
Rhode Island birth certificates may be ordered by the person named on the certificate, a member of his/her immediate family, his/her guardian, or an authorized agent of these individuals; or attorneys-at-law, title examiners, or members of legally incorporated genealogical societies, in the conduct of their official duties; or persons requiring information for the determination or protection of a personal or property right; or a person who has been granted a court order instructing the registrar to provide disclosure.

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Birth/ Rush
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Rhode Island during the current year and 100 years prior.

Important Note - This agency only accepts emergency requests through VitalChek.

First Copy: $20.00    Additional Copies: $15.00

Order By Phone
To place your order by phone, please call 401-222-2812. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Rhode Island Dept. Of Health, to securely order certified Rhode Island vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Rhode Island Dept. Of Health, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as Rhode Island birth certificates, simple, fast and secure:

• Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
• Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Rhode Island birth certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.