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Can a minor apply for a marriage license in City of Providence?

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In City of Providence, rhode Island has no route to marriage under 18. The provision that allowed a 16 or 17 year old to be licensed was repealed in 2021 and replaced with a flat minimum age, so there is no minor rule for the Department to publish.

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Minor applicant rule

This does not apply here.

Rhode Island has no route to marriage under 18. The provision that allowed a 16 or 17 year old to be licensed was repealed in 2021 and replaced with a flat minimum age, so there is no minor rule for the Department to publish.

Not applicable here

A marriage license shall only be granted to a person of full age. Attaining the age of eighteen (18) years shall be deemed full legal age pursuant to § 15-12-1.

Issuing office

City of Providence Department of Vital Statistics (Vital Records)

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Official sources for this answer

  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-2-14. Minimum age for marriage licenseState of Rhode Island General Assembly - checked July 30, 2026

    A marriage license shall only be granted to a person of full age. Attaining the age of eighteen (18) years shall be deemed full legal age pursuant to § 15-12-1. History of Section. P.L. 2021, ch. 39, § 2, effective June 7, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 40, § 2, effective June 7, 2021.

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