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To obtain a record for a marriage that occurred less than 100 year ago you must be: | To obtain a record for a marriage that occurred less than 100 year ago you must be: | ||
{{Block indent|*person named on the certificate }} | |||
{{Block indent|*a member of his/her immediate family }} | |||
{{Block indent|*his/her guardian, or an authorized agent of these individuals }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Attorneys-at-law, title examiners, or members of legally incorporated genealogical societies conducting their official duties }} | |||
{{Block indent|*person requiring information to determine or protect a personal or property right }} | |||
{{Block indent|*person who has been granted a court order instructing the registrar to provide the document}} | |||
<br> If you do not want to order the marriage record, you can search [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records with marriage information]]. <br> | <br> If you do not want to order the marriage record, you can search [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records with marriage information]]. <br> | ||
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=== Related Wiki Articles === | === Related Wiki Articles === | ||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Death Records|United States Death Records ]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]}} | |||
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[[Category:Rhode_Island_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]] | [[Category:Rhode_Island_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:32, 19 August 2025
Finding Rhode Island Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
State wide registration of marriages in Rhode Island began in 1853. Earlier marriage records dating back to 1636 were kept by the towns. Some pre-1636 marriage records are available in the following Findmypast collection:
- United States Marriages – Rhode Island, 1522-1989 ($) index and some images
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.
| 1. Look first in | 2. Then search |
| Church Records |
Census Records |
| Tip: More marriage information is usually found on the marriage license application or the marriage register. Less information is found on the marriage certificate. |
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Marriages 1636 to present[edit | edit source]
Towns began keeping marriage records as early as 1636. In 1700 the laws concerning vital records registration were made more specific and the records after that time are more complete. State wide registration of marriages began in 1853 and was generally complied with by the 1900s.
For marriages that occurred in this time period try the following databases:
| Rhode Island Marriages Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images | ||||
| Try: | ||||
| 1724-1916 Rhode Island Marriages- At FamilySearch.org | Free; Rhode Island, Marriages, 1724-1916: Name index to marriage records from the state of Rhode Island. Index only. | |||
| Try: | ||||
| 1522-1989 United States Marriages- At Findmypast.com | ($); index and some images | |||
| Try: | ||||
| 1846-1953 Rhode Island Vital Records - At FamilySearch.org | Free; Rhode Island, Vital records, 1846-1898, 1901-1953: Certificates and registers of marriages from the State Archives in Providence. | |||
| Try: | ||||
| 1636-1850 Vital Records of Rhode Island, First Series, Births, Marriages and Deaths: a family register for the people | $ Free at FamilySearch centers; Find your local FamilySearch Center. Index only. | |||
| Try; | ||||
| 1636-1899 Rhode Island, Vital Extracts | $ Free at FamilySearch centers; Find your local FamilySearch Center. Marriage records from Rhode Island counties, church records, newspaper, and military records. Index only. | |||
| Try; | ||||
| 1851-1920 Rhode Island Marriages | $ Free at FamilySearch centers; Find your local FamilySearch Center. Marriage records taken from existing copies of the original records. Index only. | |||
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
| No marriage record for your ancestor? | other records. | |||
Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
With the approximate marriage date and place, you can locate marriage records available through the city or town where the marriage occurred or from the Rhode Island State Archives.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From Town of the Marriage | Rhode Island State Archives | ||
| Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | Town websites can be more difficult to use | records 100 years and older have no restrictions |
May be more expensive than ordering from the Town |
Record Restrictions[edit | edit source]
There are no restrictions for obtaining a certificate for a marriage that occurred 100 or more years ago.
To obtain a record for a marriage that occurred less than 100 year ago you must be:
If you do not want to order the marriage record, you can search other records with marriage information.
| 1. Look first in | 2. Then search |
| Church Records |
Census Records |