General Marriage Requirements Rhode Island is the specific state requirements for couples wishing to get married in Rhode Island. The requirements include a completed marriage license application, identification documents, minimum age, witnesses, existing marriage dissolution documents, and more. There are two types of General Marriage Requirements Rhode Island: Standard marriage requirements and special marriage requirements. Standard marriage requirements include completing a marriage license application, presenting valid identification documents such as a government-issued photo ID, and both parties must be at least 18 years of age to marry without parental consent. Witnesses are not required, but if needed, two witnesses must be present and sign the marriage license application. Additionally, if either party has been married before, they must provide proof of any existing marriage dissolution. Special marriage requirements involve couples who are not of legal age to marry without parental consent. If either party is under the age of 18, they must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians to provide written consent for the marriage. The parent or guardian must present valid identification documents. If both parties are under the age of 16, the marriage must be authorized by a family court judge. For all marriage requirements, both parties must appear in person at the Town Clerk's office where the marriage license will be issued. The marriage license is valid for three months from the date of issue.