Rhode Island vital records · Death Certificate
Rhode Island Death Certificate
How to get a certified Rhode Island death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $25.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 6–8 weeks
- Processing time
- 38
- Offices issuing
- 38
- Counties
How to get a Rhode Island death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Rhode Island office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 38 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $25.00 fee to RI Department of Health - Office of Vital Records, RI Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 6 Harrington Rd. Cranston, RI 02920.
Rhode Island death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $25 (mail-ins) $22 (in person)
- Additional copy
- $18
- Rush fee
- $7
- Processing time
- 8-12 weeks
- Rush processing
- 5-7 business days
- Public after
- 100 from birth
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Genealogists
- Grandchildren
- Insurance Company
- Legal Guardian
- Other Person by Court Order
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Spouse
- Title Examiners
Required information
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Father's Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Spouse Name
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- Driver's License
- Passport
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Military ID
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Income Tax Return
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
RI Department of Health - Office of Vital Records (RIDOH-OVR)
- Address
- Simpson Hall, 6 Harrington Rd. Cranston, RI 02920
- Mailing
- RI Department of Health, Office of Vital Records 6 Harrington Rd. Cranston, RI 02920
- Phone
- Phone: 401-222-5960 After Hours Phone: 401-276-8046
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (appointment required)
Skip the trip. Order a Rhode Island death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in Rhode Island: county offices
38 offices in 38 Rhode Island counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $25.00.
- Barrington County 1
- Block Island County 1
- Bristol County 1
- Central Falls County 1
- Charlestown County 1
- Chepachet County 1
- Coventry County 1
- Cranston County 1
- Cumberland County 1
- East Greenwich County 1
- East Providence County 1
- Exeter County 1
- Foster County 1
- Harrisville County 1
- Hopkinton County 1
- Jamestown County 1
- Johnston County 1
- Lincoln County 1
- Little Compton County 1
- Narragansett County 1
- Newport County 1
- North Kingstown County 1
- North Providence County 1
- North Scituate County 1
- Pawtucket County 1
- Portsmouth County 1
- Providence County 1
- Slatersville County 1
- Smithfield County 1
- Tiverton County 1
- Wakefield County 1
- Warren County 1
- Warwick County 1
- West Greenwich County 1
- West Warwick County 1
- Westerly County 1
- Woonsocket County 1
- Wyoming County 1
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Town Hall 283 County Road, Barrington | Bristol | 401-247-1900, ext. 1 | $25.00 |
| Bristol Town Hall, Town Clerk's Office 10 Court Street, Bristol · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Bristol | 401-253-7000 | $25.00 |
| Town of Warren
Town Hall 514 Main Street, Warren | Bristol | 401-245-7340, ex. 4. | $25.00 |
| Coventry Town Clerk Town Hall
1670 Flat River Road, Coventry · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Kent | (401) 822-9171 | $25.00 |
| East Greenwich Town Clerk’s Office 125 Main Street, East Greenwich · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Kent | 401-886-8600 | $25.00 |
| Town of West Greenwich, Town Clerk's Office 280 Victory Highway, West Greenwich · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Kent | (401) 392-3800 xt. 100 | $25.00 |
| Town of West Warwick
Town Hall 1170 Main St., West Warwick | Kent | (401) 822-9201 | $25.00 |
| Warwick City Clerk, Warwick City Hall 3275 Post Road, Warwick · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Kent | (401) 738-2006 | $25.00 |
| Middletown Town Hall 350 East Main Road, Middletown | Newport | 401-849-5540 / 401-847-0009 | $25.00 |
| Tiverton Town Hall 343 Highland Road, Tiverton | Newport | 401-625-6703 | $25.00 |
| Town Clerk's Office 2200 E. Main Road, Portsmouth · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Newport | 401-683-2101 | $25.00 |
| Town of Jamestown, Town Clerk’s Office 93 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Newport | (401) 423-9800 | $25.00 |
| Town of Little Compton, RI
Town Hall 40 Commons, Little Compton | Newport | (401) 635–4400 | $25.00 |
| Burrillville Town Clerk’s Office 105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Providence | (401) 568-4300, extension 0 | $25.00 |
| City of Central Falls
Office of the City Clerk 580 Broad St., Central Falls · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Providence | (401) 727-7400 | $25.00 |
| City of Woonsocket, City Clerk 169 Main Street, Woonsocket · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Providence | (401) 767-9249 | $25.00 |
| Cranston City Hall
Records Dept 869 Park Avenue, Rm 207, Cranston | Providence | 401-780-3192 or 401-780-3192 | $25.00 |
| Cumberland Town Clerk 45 Broad Street
Town Hall, 1st Floor, Cumberland · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Providence | 401-728-2400 | $25.00 |
| EAST PROVIDENCE CITY CLERK City Hall - 1st Floor
145 TAUNTON AVE., East Providence · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Providence | (401) 435-7500 | $25.00 |
| Foster Town Hall 181 Howard Hill Road, Foster | Providence | (401) 392-9202 | $25.00 |
| Lincoln Town Hall 100 Old River Road, Lincoln | Providence | 401-333-1100 | $25.00 |
| North Providence Town Hall 2000 Smith St., North Providence | Providence | (401) 232-0900 ext 1216 | $25.00 |
| Pawtucket City Clerk's Office 137 Roosevelt Ave, Room 301, Pawtucket · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Providence | (401) 728-0500 Ext. 349 | $25.00 |
| Providence City Registrar, Providence City Hall Room 104
25 Dorrance St., Providence | Providence | 401-680-5000 | $25.00 |
| Scituate Town Clerk's Office 195 Danielson Pike, No. Scituate · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Providence | 401.647.2822 | $25.00 |
| Smithfield Town Hall 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield | Providence | 233-1000, ext. 113 | $25.00 |
| Town of Glocester Glocester Town Hall
1145 Putnam Pike, Chepachet | Providence | 401-568-6206, ext. 0 | $25.00 |
| Town of Johnston, Town Clerk’s Office Johnston Town Hall
1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Providence | 401-351-6618 | $25.00 |
| Town of North Smithfield
Town Hall 83 Greene Street, North Smithfield | Providence | (401) 767-2200 Ext. 326 | $25.00 |
| Exeter Clerk’s Office 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Washington | (401) 294-3891 | $25.00 |
| Hopkinton Town Hall 1 Town House Road, Hopkinton | Washington | (401) 377-7777 ext 1 | $25.00 |
| North Kingstown Municipal Offices 100 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown | Washington | 401-268-1551 | $25.00 |
| Town of Charlestown
Town Clerk’s Office 4540 South County Trail, Charlestown · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Washington | (401) 364-1200 | $25.00 |
| Town of Narragansett
TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE 25 Fifth Avenue, Narragansett · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Washington | 401-789-1044 | $25.00 |
| Town of New Shoreham
Town Clerk's Office 16 Old Town Rd, Block Island · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Washington | 401-466-3200 | $25.00 |
| Town of Richmond, Town Clerk’s Department 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Washington | 401-539-9000 Ext. 9 | $25.00 |
| Town of South Kingstown
Town Clerk's Office 180 High Street, Wakefield · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Washington | (401) 789-9331 x1230 | $25.00 |
| Westerly Town Hall 45 Broad Street, Westerly | Washington | 401-348-2500 | $25.00 |
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Rhode Island death certificate FAQs
How much does a Rhode Island death certificate cost?
A certified Rhode Island death certificate costs $25.00 ($25 (mail-ins) $22 (in person)), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $18.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Rhode Island?
Standard processing is 8-12 weeks. Expedited service: 5-7 business days ($7). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in Rhode Island?
38 Rhode Island offices across 38 counties issue death records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (RI Department of Health - Office of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request a Rhode Island death certificate?
Rhode Island issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Authorized Agent, Children, Genealogists, Grandchildren, Insurance Company, Legal Guardian, Other Person by Court Order, Other person of interest (personal and property rights), Parents, Spouse, Title Examiners. Public access: 100 from birth.
What ID do I need for a Rhode Island death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Alien Registration Receipt, Driver's License, Passport, US Certificate of Naturalization, US Military ID. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Statement, Income Tax Return, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration.
Can I order a Rhode Island death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Rhode Island death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act. Fees and processing times are set by Rhode Island and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.