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Weddings and Blessing Ceremonies Guide 

What Licenses Are Required When Having My Wedding in Rhode Island?

The Rhode Island state government has published a guide to the legal requirements for those marrying in the state. It is available in pdf format at this link. Please refer to this form for all information about obtaining a marriage license, cost of the license, and other related information. This guide also gives very clear guidelines about who can perform a marriage in the state. Read this document carefully as you plan your wedding and complete the OCRL wedding application.

You may obtain your marriage license from:
Providence City Registrar
Providence City Hall, Room 104
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
401. 421.7740, ext. 213.

A pdf copy of the license with instructions is available online at this link. Further questions may be directed to the city's Office of Vital Statistics.

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