Rhode Island Department of Health - Center of Vital Records

Simpson Hall, 6 Harrington Rd

City of Cranston

County of Washington

State of Rhode Island

State Office

The Rhode Island Department of Health - Center of Vital Records's Office is the central office for the state of Rhode Island and it issues certified copies of Washington birth certificates, Washington death certificates and Washington marriage records for events that occurred in Washington. You may order copies of Rhode Island vital records through this office or, in some cases, the office of the county clerk where the deed happened.

Rhode Island Department of Health - Center of Vital Records Map

Direction Walk-in 401-222-2811

About Rhode Island Department of Health - Center of 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

Monday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Thursday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Friday7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Only by appointment.

Rhode Island Department of Health - Center of Vital Records Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$25

Death Certificate State Fee$25

Rhode Island Department of Health - Center of Vital Records FAQs

In Rhode Island, you can expect the processing time for a copy of your birth certificate or that of an immediate family member, legal client, or otherwise to last anywhere between 6 and 8 weeks.
By using our online Vital Records office database, you can ensure that your application will be processed at your correct local location. This can save you time and trouble.
You can ensure your application does not get held up if you send all the required documents and submit your application at the correct location.
You must pay a fee to receive your birth certificate in Rhode Island. It’s important to include the payment with your application or your application will take more time.
For the first copy of a certificate that you order, you must pay 20 dollars.
For additional copies of the birth certificate made at the same time, a $15 fee will be added for each extra copy.
Personal checks or money orders must be made payable to the General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island.
To properly submit a copy of a Rhode Island birth certificate, you will need to present a valid form of identification.
There are various documents that you may submit to prove your identity and age. However, we recommend that you submit a photocopy of one of the following official forms of ID:
- Driver’s license
- Photo ID card
- Government-issued United States Passport
- Government Issued Military ID
- Alien registration card
If you are an immediate family member or have another valid relationship that gives you access to the document, you must show proof of your connection to the individual named on the birth certificate.