Rhode Island death records

This page provides quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in the state of Rhode Island.

For those who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the postal address (sometimes they are the same) for the main government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held.
Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

For BIRTHS,DEATHS and MARRIAGES contact:

RI Department of Health
Office of Vital Records, Room 101
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5097

Phone: (401) 222-2811

For birth and death records more than 50 and 100 years old respectively  contact  the city/town clerk where the event occurred, or;

Rhode Island State Archives,
337 Westminster Street,
Providence RI 02903

For DIVORCE  records contact:

Clerk of Family Court
1 Dorrance Plaza
Providence, RI 02903