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How much is a marriage license in City of Providence?

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Direct answer

The published license fee in City of Providence is $24.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license fee
$24

The Department's Vital Records page adds a $3.00 processing fee to the $24. Its own application checklist instead prices the license at $24.00 by check or money order and $25.00 by debit or credit card. Either way the base fee is $24 and paying by card costs more; confirm the exact surcharge when you apply. A certified copy of the marriage certificate afterwards is a separate $22 walk-in or $25 by mail.

Official requirement

Marriage License: $24.00 (+ a $3.00 processing fee)

Issuing office

City of Providence Department of Vital Statistics (Vital Records)

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Official sources for this answer

  • City of Providence Vital RecordsCity of Providence Department of Vital Statistics - checked July 30, 2026

    The issuance of marriage licenses is in-person Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 and 9:00a.m to 3:00p.m. (July & August). BOTH parties must be present with all of the required documents. Marriage License: $24.00 (+ a $3.00 processing fee). Marriage Certificate: $22.00 (walk-in) / $25.00 (mail-in). OUR OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH. PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY CHECK, MONEY ORDER, OR DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD. If both people live in Rhode Island, you can apply for a marriage license at the city or town hall where either person lives. If only one person lives in Rhode Island, apply for a marriage license from the city or town hall where the Rhode Islander lives. If neither person lives in Rhode Island, apply for a marriage license from the clerks’ office in the city or town where the marriage ceremony will be performed. What if I do not have a photo ID? You must provide two pieces of mail that state your name and address; no junk mail will be accepted.

  • Marriage License Requirements — Marriage License Application ChecklistCity of Providence Department of Vital Statistics - checked July 30, 2026

    CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE — Must list parent name(s); Photocopies are not accepted. VALID GOVERNMENT-ISSUED FORM OF ID WITH PHOTO — Driver’s license; Passport; State ID; PVD Municipal ID. PROOF OF RESIDENCY (SHOWING CURRENT ADDRESS). IF PREVIOUSLY MARRIED: Certified final divorce decree or Certified death certificate. FEE AND ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT: $24.00 (check or money order); $25.00 (debit or credit card); Cash is not accepted. APPLICATION HOURS: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM; July & August: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; No appointment necessary. Marriage License expiration – the marriage license expires within three months from the date of issuance. All documents must be certified copies or originals. No photocopies will be accepted.

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