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What identification is required for a marriage license in City of Providence?

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For City of Providence, the published answer is A certified copy of each applicant's birth certificate, listing parent name(s) — photocopies are not accepted, A valid government-issued photo ID for each applicant: driver's license, passport, state ID or a Providence Municipal ID, Proof of residency showing your current address: utility bill, bank statement, car registration, tax return or pay stub, If either applicant was married before: a certified copy of the final divorce decree or dissolution, or a certified death certificate, and For any document not in English: a certified and notarized English translation, presented with the original. All documents must be originals or certified copies, and a certified document must carry a raised seal. The Department states that an applicant with no photo ID must instead provide two pieces of mail showing their name and address, and that junk mail is not accepted.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • A certified copy of each applicant's birth certificate, listing parent name(s) — photocopies are not accepted
  • A valid government-issued photo ID for each applicant: driver's license, passport, state ID or a Providence Municipal ID
  • Proof of residency showing your current address: utility bill, bank statement, car registration, tax return or pay stub
  • If either applicant was married before: a certified copy of the final divorce decree or dissolution, or a certified death certificate
  • For any document not in English: a certified and notarized English translation, presented with the original

All documents must be originals or certified copies, and a certified document must carry a raised seal. The Department states that an applicant with no photo ID must instead provide two pieces of mail showing their name and address, and that junk mail is not accepted.

Official requirement

Valid government-issued form of ID (Driver’s license, State ID, or passport)

Issuing office

City of Providence Department of Vital Statistics (Vital Records)

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage License in ProvidenceCity of Providence Department of Vital Statistics - checked July 30, 2026

    A marriage license is required to get married in the City of Providence. Both applicants must appear in person and provide all of the required documents listed here. Marriage license applications must be submitted in person with BOTH parties present and all required documents must be presented at the time of the application. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (3:00 PM during July and August) NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED. The completed and signed marriage license (use black ink) must be returned within 72 hours of the ceremony to the local registrar. Providence resident(s) – ceremony may be performed in any city or town in the State of Rhode Island. Out-of-state residents – ceremony must be performed within the City of Providence. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. License expiration – license expires within three months from the date of issuance. Marriage License fees may be remitted via Check, Money Order, Debit Card (service fee applies for Debit or Credit card transactions). No Cash is accepted in the office under any circumstances.

  • 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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