Easily find vital records offices across the United States
Easily find vital records offices across the United States
Vital records in Rhode Island are maintained by the Rhode Island Department of Health located in Providence, where they issue certified copies of birth and death records. Divorce and marriage records are only available from the specific county department where the event was filed.
Below is a table showing the year ranges that the Rhode Island Department of Health - Office of Vital Records can provide:
| Record Type | Available From |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island Birth Records | 1894 – 2024 |
| Rhode Island Death Records | 1894 – 2024 |
| Rhode Island Divorce Records | dependent on county |
| Rhode Island Marriage Records | dependent on county |
| County | Year Founded |
|---|---|
| Bristol County, RI | 1747 |
| Kent County, RI | 1750 |
| Newport County, RI | 1703 |
| Providence County, RI | 1703 |
| Washington County, RI | 1729 |
