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.

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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


Death/ Rush
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Rhode Island during the current year and 50 years prior.

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

First Copy: $20.00    Additional Copies: $15.00


Marriage/ Rush
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records 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

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 vital records, 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 vital records 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.