Marriage Licenses & Certificates
Resources designed to help you obtain a marriage license.
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Already married and need a copy of your marriage certificate?
NOTE: Marriage records on file in the City Clerk’s office date back to 1765. Records 100 years old and older are public records. All records less than 100 years old are only available by request to the person named on the record or to a close relative.
Where do I obtain a copy of my Marriage Certificate?
Marriage records from 2022 to present are available Statewide at any municipality. Prior to 2022, you may obtain from Pawtucket if one of the parties were living in Pawtucket at the time of Marriage or the Marriage took place in Pawtucket.
Order Marriage Certificate Online:
https://vitalrecords.egov.com/CDC.VitalRecordsMVC.Web/Wizard/RI/Municipality/SelectMunicipality
Order Marriage Certificate In Person:
Pawtucket City Clerk’s Office, Room 301
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Present a valid photo ID of yourself, such as a Drivers License, State ID or Passport
Order Marriage Certificate by Mail:
Send a written request by mail:
State your full name (maiden name), spouse’s name, date of marriage
Pawtucket City Clerk’s Office, Room 301
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Enclose a copy of your valid photo ID, such as a Drivers License, State ID or Passport.
Enclose check or money order made payable to “City of Pawtucket'”
Note:
Online requests will have an additional $5 surcharge when using a credit card.
How long is my marriage license valid?
A marriage license is valid for ninety (90) days from the date issued, and if not used, should be returned to the place of issuance.
What is the cost of my marriage license?
In person:
$22 for the first certificate
$18 for each additional certificate, of the same record, when ordered simultaneously.
By mail or online:
$25 for the first certificate
$18 for each additional certificate, of the same record, when ordered simultaneously.