Vital Records Order Form

As a courtesy to researchers, staff members can fulfill vital record requests for vital events that occurred in the state of Rhode Island.

To ensure equitable service and to expedite requests, we ask that no more that two (2) vital records be requested at one time. Please wait for our response before sending additional requests.

Please do not include social security numbers in this request.

You can request records for the following dates from the State Archives:

Births and Marriages:	1853-1922 (statewide index available)
Deaths:	1853-1972 (statewide index available)
Municipal Registrations:	Pre-1853 (microfilm copies only, original manuscripts maintained at the local level)

For certified pre-1853 vital records, contact the corresponding city or town clerk.

Requests for state filings of births and marriages less than 100 years old, and deaths less than 50 years old, should be directed to:

Rhode Island Department of Health
Center of Vital Records
6 Harrington Road
Cranston, RI 02920
401-222-2811
https://health.ri.gov/records/

Your First Name

Your Last Name

Your Email Address

Your Phone Number

Your Mailing Address

VITAL RECORD REQUEST #1

Type of Record (select only one):

Do you require a Certified Copy? (additional fees apply)

# of Certified Copies Required

Certified copies are provided at a cost of $2.00 for each record plus $0.15 per black and white page or $0.50 per color page as available. You will be notified of relevant charges after the records are provided. Payment instructions will be included with the record.

Name of Individual

First Name

Middle Name

Maiden Name (if applicable)

Last Name

Additional Information

Date of Life Event (birth, marriage, death)

Place of Life Event (birth, marriage, death)

Mother's Name

Father's Name

Spouse's Name (if applicable)

Comments/Questions

VITAL RECORD REQUEST #2