How do I get a Certified Copy of a Vital Record (Birth, Death, Marriage)?

Birth Certificates

The Town Clerk’s office maintains copies of births which occurred in the Town of South Kingstown or for residents who were living here at the time of the birth, and in addition can access records for issuance for events occurring Statewide back to 1980. Certified copies may be requested in person or via mail.

The cost is $20 for the first copy and $15 for each additional copy if purchase at the same time. The request must include the number of copies wanted, the full name on the birth record, date of birth, town where birth occurred, father’s full name, mother’s full maiden name, your relationship to the person named on the certificate, your signature, why you need the record, a daytime telephone number, a copy of your driver’s license and a self addressed stamped envelope along with a check made payable to the Town of South Kingstown. If further information is needed, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 401-789-9331.

Please see the forms on this page for more information.

Death Certificates

The Town Clerk’s office issues certified copies of death certificates of individuals who died within South Kingstown or who were residents of South Kingstown at the time of their death. Certified copies of death certificates will only be issued to the next of kin or to persons with a legal right to the information. Certified copies may be requested in person or via mail.

The cost is $20 for the first copy and $15 for each additional copy if purchased at the same time. The request must include the number of copies wanted, the full name of the decedent, date of death, town where death occurred if not in South Kingstown, your relationship to the person named on the certificate, your signature, why you need the record, a daytime telephone number, a copy of your driver’s license and a self addressed stamped envelope along with a check made payable to the Town of South Kingstown. If further information is needed, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 401-789- 9331.

Please see the forms on this page for more information.

Certified Copy of Marriage License

The Town Clerk’s office maintains copies of marriage licenses of marriages that occurred in South Kingstown or marriages of residents of South Kingstown that occurred in another city or town within Rhode Island. Certified copies will only be issued to the parties on the marriage certificate or persons with a legal right to the record. Certified copies may be requested in person or via mail.

The cost is $20 for the first copy and $15 for each additional copy purchased at the same time. The request must include the number of copies wanted, the full name of the bride and groom, town where marriage occurred (if not in South Kingstown), the date of the marriage, your relationship to the person named on the certificate, your signature, why you need the record, a daytime telephone number, a copy of your driver’s license and a self addressed stamped envelope along with a check made payable to the Town of South Kingstown. If further information is needed, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 401-789-9331.

Please see the forms on this page for more information.