Rhode Island Marriage Laws

Rhode Island State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Identification Requirement in Rhode Island: You should have your birth certificates and SSN (Social Security number)s.

Residency Requirement: Not required to be resident of Rhode Island,, but residents need to apply in the towns where the bride resides.

If Previously Married: In such case, you must have final divorce decree or death certificate for a deceased spouse.

Covenant Marriages: No in Rhode state.

Wait Period: No waiting period in Rhode state.

Marriage Fees Required: Approximately $24 or above. Only cash is allowed here.

Proxy Marriages in Rhode Island: Not allowed.

Common Law Marriage Options: Yes.

Any Other Test Required: None.

Cousin Marriages: Yes.

Under 18 Marriages: For bride, in case of she is 16 or 17 years of age, then she should have permission with signed Marry Form (VS 10) from parents or authorized guardian. Prior approval from the Family Court s necessary for female under the age of 16, and males under the age of 18 .

Marriage for Same-Sex Option: Not allowed.

Marriage Ceremony Officiants: Justices of the Peace do not allowed to perform the marriages in Rhode.

License Validation: 90 days.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Rhode Island county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.