100 R.I. Code R. 100-RICR-40-00-1.4

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 100-RICR-40-00-1.4 - Duties of the State Archives

A. Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-3-5.1 and Chapter 42-8.1, the State Archives shall:

1. Administer and enforce the Act and these Regulations and issue instructions for the efficient administration of the provision of historic vital records to the public;

2. Accept birth records 100 years or older, marriage records 100 years or older, and death records 50 years or older from the Rhode Island Department of Health for historic preservation annually;

3. Prescribe and distribute certificate forms as are required by the Act and these Regulations to create and provide certified copies of historic vital records;

4. Establish fees for certified copies of records;

5. Provide public access to historic vital records; and

6. Assist local registrars with access and production of historic vital records.

100 R.I. Code R. 100-RICR-40-00-1.4

Adopted effective 7/31/2024