Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 10 - Public Health Administration
Subchapter 10 - Registries
Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Governing Vital Records
Section 216-RICR-10-10-1.30 - Marriage Solemnization
Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 10 10 1.30
Current through December 26, 2024
A. The persons to be married shall present the valid marriage license, signed by both of them and by the local registrar of the place of issuance, to the officiant, who shall be a person empowered to join persons in marriage pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 15-3-5 and 15-3-6.
B. The presence of at least two (2) witnesses of legal age other than the officiant is required for the solemnization of a marriage.
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