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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Rhode Island Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

- Driver’s License
- Passport
- Military Identification
- Certificate of naturalization
- Alien Registration Card

If you cannot provide any from the above list, you must submit at least 2 of the following:

- Utility Bill
- Bank Statement
- Car Registration
- Copy of income tax return

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self	Valid Photo Identification
Child	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Parent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse/Domestic Partner	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Paternal or Maternal Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Other	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant	Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Child	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Parent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse/Domestic Partner	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandparent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Other Relative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Representative	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Insurance Agent	Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents