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A RI birth certificate is an official legal document that records the birth of a child in Rhode Island. A birth certificate may be used to establish or prove a citizen’s identity, enroll in school, apply for a passport or driver’s license, amongst other procedures.
You may only obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state where the event occurred. If you were born in Rhode Island then you may request a birth certificate from this state. You will be able to obtain a birth certificate from the Rhode Island (RI) vital records office or the county recorders such as the ones in: Providence County, Kent County, Washington County, Newport County and Bristol County and the city of Providence.
You can apply for a Rhode island birth certificate online in just a few minutes. Simply follow our personalized instructions. Read on to find out how to apply for your birth certificate replacement.
In the event that your Rhode Island birth certificate was lost, damaged, stolen, or destroyed, you can now request a certified copy online in just a few simple steps. Applying for an official copy of your Rhode Island Birth Certificate online will take you about 5 minutes. You are not required to go to the vital records office that issued the original document nor wait in long lines.
Birth records and other vital records such as marriage certificates issued in Rhode Island are kept by the Rhode Island Department of Health .
You will receive an authorized copy of your Rhode Island birth certificate complete with the registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal. Your copy will also have the registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office in Rhode Island.
If you need to get a copy of your birth certificate from the Rhode Island Department of Health, you need to follow a few simple steps. By ordering your birth certificate online you avoid having to go to a vital records office in person, and will also get your copy or copies delivered at home.
To get your certificate, you need to complete the online application with these details:
After you have completed the application, you simply need to print it, sign it, and mail it to the Rhode Island Department of Health along with a copy of a valid photo ID, and the payment for each copy of the certificate you need to request.
The following photo IDs will be accepted by the Rhode Island Department of Health when requesting a copy of your own birth certificate:
Please note that As of May 7, 2025, U.S. citizens and residents must have a REAL ID-compliant driving license or ID card to enter federal facilities and board commercial aircrafts. Requirements to obtain a REAL ID may include proof of identity, such as a certified copy of the birth certificate.
If you need an authorized copy of a birth record issued in Rhode Island, you will either need to be the certificate holder or one of the following eligible citizens:
In the event that you are applying to get your driver’s license, Social Security Card, US passport, you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. This official copy will also serve you when getting married or registering for school.
All those born in the state of Rhode Island that need to request a certified copy of their birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy of both sides of one of the forms of photo ID listed below along with a completed application form:
If you do not have government-issued picture identification, you may submit two other documents containing your name and current address (e.g.; utility bill, bank statement, car registration, copy of income tax return, etc.) Please note, if you are not the registrant or the parent named on the certificate, you must also submit proof of eligibility (e.g., birth certificates, certified court documents.)
Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:
RI Department of Health
Office of Vital Records, Room 101,
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097
The fee for an authorized copy of your birth certificate in Rhode Island is $25.
If you need to obtain multiple certified copies of a RI birth certificate, you may do so by paying per additional copy you require.
The advantage of applying for a birth certificate online is that you can do so without having to wait in line at the Rhode Island vital records office.
Once you have mailed the application, along with a copy of a photo ID and the fees, the Rhode Island vital records office will process your request. In the majority of cases, birth certificate orders in Rhode Island are filled within 1-2 weeks. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.
You will then receive your certified copy by mail, at the address stated in your application form.
Since rush orders are not available for Rhode Island vital records, it is best to apply for a copy of your birth certificate beforehand so as to avoid delays. This is especially applicable when the procedure for which you are required to present your birth certificate has a deadline, such as school enrollment, retirement planning, or obtaining a passport in time for a trip abroad.
Once you have mailed the application, along with a copy of a photo ID and the fees, the Rhode Island vital records office will process your request. In the majority of cases, birth certificate orders in Rhode Island are filled within 1-2 weeks. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.
You will then receive your certified copy by mail, at the address stated in your application form.
Since rush orders are not available for vital records in Rhode Island, it is best to apply for a copy of your birth certificate beforehand so as to avoid delays. This is especially applicable when the procedure for which you are required to present your birth certificate has a deadline, such as school enrollment, retirement planning, or obtaining a passport in time for a trip abroad.
Bristol County Vital Records
1 Dorrance Plaza
Bristol, RI 02809
Kent County Health Department
Kent County Clerk
222 Quaker Lane
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Newport County Vital Records
Washington Square
Newport, RI 02840
Providence County Office of Vital Records
Providence Town Clerk
25 Dorrance St
Providence, RI 02903
Rhode Island Birth Certificates
Rhode Island Department Of Public Health
3 Capitol Hill, Rm. 101
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Washington County Vital Records
4800 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
If you need to have a Rhode Island birth certificate issued, you can do so by following our personalized instructions. Ordering a certified copy of a RI birth certificate online is the easiest way to obtain an officially valid document.
You will need to fill out a birth certificate application form with your details. Then, our experts will revise your form to ensure it is error-free. That way, your certificate can be issued by the state of Rhode Island without delay. Next, you can print and sign your application package and post it with the documents detailed above.
Once processed, you will receive your birth certificate by mail at home.
Processing time for a certified copy of a Rhode Island birth certificate can vary:
To ensure quickest turnaround time and avoid your application being refused:
Obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate in Rhode Island carries a state fee of $25. If you need an extra copy the fee is each.
Birth certificate application fees must be paid when submitting the request.
It is recommendable to order multiple copies of the same birth certificate at once, to keep on file, or for future use.
To order a certified copy of a birth certificate in Rhode Island, you will need: