Rhode Island Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Rhode Island birth records.

Ordering Rhode Island Birth Records

To request Rhode Island birth records, you will need to fill out an application with the State of Rhode Island Department of Health. Records dating after 1965 can often be obtained by contacting your local office. Records older than 100 years are considered public record and can be obtained through the state archives or by contacting the county where the birth occurred.

Available Ordering Methods

You can order Rhode Island birth records in two ways: by visiting either the state Department of Health or your local office, or by sending in a request by mail. The State Department has records for all counties, and your local office will have records for most births that occurred in the state after 1965.

Ordering Limitations

Rhode Island birth records are not considered to be part of the public record until 100 years after the event. If you are looking for a copy of a recent record, then you must be either the person named, an immediate family member, or have a legal reason for accessing the record.