RHODE ISLAND BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Which Method Should You Choose?
Two Ways to Get a Birth Certificate in Rhode Island
The Old-Fashioned Way:
One way to do it is by completing the application (MS Word file) provided by the Rhode Island State Office of Vital Records.
You have to provide a copy of a valid picture ID that has been issued to you by a governmental body, such as a passport, driver's license, military ID, alien registration card, or Certificate of Naturalization. In the absence of an appropriate ID, you should send in copies of two documents that bear your name and current address. Acceptable documents include bank statements, car registration, and utility bills. NOTE: Copies will not be returned.
A certified Rhode Island birth certificate costs $20, and additional copies are $15 each if requested at the same time. You can pay by check or money order payable to General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island.
Mail the above to:
RI Department of Health
Office of Vital Records
3 Capitol Hill, Rm. 101
Providence, RI 02908
Turnaround time is six to eight weeks.
The New Way:
Does that sound like a long time to wait for a birth certificate? We agree—which is why we’ve figured out how to get a birth certificate in Rhode Island in a much faster, easier manner. Our online form is simple; you can fill it out in literally a few minutes, with no paperwork or trips to the post office involved. We work directly with the appropriate agency to ensure that you will receive your state-certified document as soon as possible. Your data is always safe with us; the order form is encrypted, and the certificate itself will be sent straight to you via email. For quick, reliable processing, you can rely on FastBirthCertificates.com.
The Old-Fashioned Way:
One way to do it is by completing the application (MS Word file) provided by the Rhode Island State Office of Vital Records.
You have to provide a copy of a valid picture ID that has been issued to you by a governmental body, such as a passport, driver's license, military ID, alien registration card, or Certificate of Naturalization. In the absence of an appropriate ID, you should send in copies of two documents that bear your name and current address. Acceptable documents include bank statements, car registration, and utility bills. NOTE: Copies will not be returned.
A certified Rhode Island birth certificate costs $20, and additional copies are $15 each if requested at the same time. You can pay by check or money order payable to General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island.
Mail the above to:
RI Department of Health
Office of Vital Records
3 Capitol Hill, Rm. 101
Providence, RI 02908
Turnaround time is six to eight weeks.
The New Way:
Does that sound like a long time to wait for a birth certificate? We agree—which is why we’ve figured out how to get a birth certificate in Rhode Island in a much faster, easier manner. Our online form is simple; you can fill it out in literally a few minutes, with no paperwork or trips to the post office involved. We work directly with the appropriate agency to ensure that you will receive your state-certified document as soon as possible. Your data is always safe with us; the order form is encrypted, and the certificate itself will be sent straight to you via email. For quick, reliable processing, you can rely on FastBirthCertificates.com.
What You'll Need?
Rhode Island requires the applicant to submit identification, a signature, and a date in order to receive a birth certificate. Identification must be government issued, such as a driver license, state ID, or passport. Instructions are below.
*If you do not have ID please let us know through our contact us form.
**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**
Email: processing@fastbirthcertificates.com
Or text to 415.409-8220.
fastbirthcertificates.com
355 Columbus Ave. #4
San Francisco, CA 94133
As soon as you send over your ID with the signature and date we will respond to let you know we got it.
*If you do not have ID please let us know through our contact us form.
**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**
- Email or text message instructions (best option): Sign AND DATE a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Take a photo of the ID/signature with a smartphone or camera, and email that to us or text it to us. Alternatively, you may scan and email the ID/signature to us if you'd like. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THE DATE!
Email: processing@fastbirthcertificates.com
Or text to 415.409-8220.
- Fax instructions (less preferred): Sign AND date a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Enlarge and lighten the ID by 300%, and fax to us. This is less effective than the above.
- Mail instructions (last resort): Mail a copy of your government issued ID with a signature AND date to us (Please note that this copy will not be returned to you.)
fastbirthcertificates.com
355 Columbus Ave. #4
San Francisco, CA 94133
As soon as you send over your ID with the signature and date we will respond to let you know we got it.
How Much Will It Cost?
Rhode Island Government Standard Processing
Streamlined Rhode Island Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)
- State/Government Fee = $37.00
Streamlined Rhode Island Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- Immediate Processing Option
- $37.00 (state/government fee) + $99.95 = $136.95
- 4 to 6 business day estimated processing
- Expedited Processing Option
- $37.00 (state/government fee) + $69.95 = $106.95
- 10 to 14 business day estimated processing
- Standard Processing Option
- $37.00 (state/government fee) + $39.95 = $76.95
- 20 to 30 business day estimated processing
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)