Portsmouth Vital Records

2200 East Main Rd.
City of Portsmouth
County of Newport
State of Rhode Island
401-683-2101

Local Office

The Portsmouth Vital Records's Office issues certified copies of Newport birth certificates, Newport death certificates and Newport marriage records for events that occurred in Newport, Rhode Island. You may order copies of Newport vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Rhode Island state page for a full list of available offices.

About Portsmouth Vital Records

The State of Rhode Island is in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It was made a state on May 29, 1790. In the past, it was originally called the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, but this name was dropped in 2020.

It is the smallest state by size, covering a total area of 1,214 square miles (3,144 square kilometers). With 1,097,379 inhabitants, it is the 9th least populated, but the 2nd most densely populated.

The main counties in Rhode Island by population are Providence County, Kent County, Washington County, Newport County, and Bristol County. The capital and largest city is Providence

The Rhode Island Department of Health holds records at the Office of Vital Records in Providence. There are birth and marriage/civil union records for 100 years and death records for 50 years.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Portsmouth Vital Records Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$25
Death Certificate State Fee$20
Marriage Certificate State Fee$20

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