Rhode Island Birth Certificate Letter — Provider Version is an official document issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health that confirms the identity of an individual. It is issued to service providers such as hospitals, doctors, and clinics, to help identify a person's birth information. The letter includes the child's name, date of birth, place of birth, parent's name, and other relevant information. There are two types of Rhode Island Birth Certificate Letters — Provider Version: short form and long form. The short form is the original birth certificate letter, which includes the basic information such as name, date of birth, and place of birth. The long form includes additional information such as parent's name, gender, ethnicity, and more.