Rhode Island Birth Certificates From Rhode Island Office of Vital Records
Rhode Island Birth Certificate Types
Certified Birth Certificate - Certified copies of birth certificates that may be used for practically all legal purposes, including proof of citizenship, school enrollment, personal identification, passports, social security, and employment. Birth records are available for births that occurred in the past 100 years.
Certified Birth Certificate
Who can order?
Rhode Island is a closed record state, meaning birth certificates are not part of public records. This means only the following individuals may secure a certified copy of a birth certificate after filling out the forms, paying the appropriate fees, and providing the necessary legal documents and identification:
Rhode Island Office of Vital Records Agency Information
Rhode Island Office of Vital Records
The Rhode Island Office of Vital Records keeps records and issues certificates of vital events, such as birth, death, and marriage. Birth records are available for births that occurred in the past 100 years.
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Rhode Island Birth Certificates
The Rhode Island Office of Vital Records issues certified copies of birth certificates, typically acceptable for most legal purposes, including proof of citizenship, school enrollment, personal identification, passports, social security, and employment.
Visit the Rhode Island Office of Vital Records’ official page for more information.