Rhode Island Divorce Records

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

Divorce records from Rhode Island, like those from the rest of the country, have a lot of useful information for both modern contexts and historical research.

However, finding Rhode Island divorce records is often more difficult that finding other public records. Whereas birth, death, and marriage records are kept by the Rhode Island Office of Vital Records, divorce records are not. Rhode Island divorce records are maintained only by the Clerk of Family Court. This may seem like it would make finding Rhode Island divorce records a lot more complicated than other records requests, but actually, that doesn't have to be true.

Researchers who use online public records searches may find that they can get the records that they're looking for in less time than they may have originally thought possible.

Rhode Island divorce certificates, decrees, and information must be applied for from the Clerk of Family Court. There is a fee of $3.00, which must be paid when the application is made. You will need to show government issued picture ID, provide your signature, and fill out the appropriate application. You may be asked to prove eligibility to receive requested information. For more information visit: Rhode Island Department of Health