Getting Married
R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-2-14 — eighteen to marry, a license from the town clerk, good for three months
Eighteen. A marriage license is granted only to a person of full age, which is eighteen years.
The license comes from the clerk of the city or town where either party lives, or, if neither lives in Rhode Island, where the wedding will be. A person previously divorced shows an authenticated copy of the decree.
The license is valid for three months after issue, and an unused one goes back to the clerk.
A particular question is one for the town or city clerk.
Sources for this section (3)
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-2-14 — Minimum age for marriage license
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-2-1 — License required; Proof of divorce; Obligation of clerk to issue license
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-2-8 — Period of validity of license; Return if unused
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Rhode Island attorney.