Barrington, RI · Bristol County
Private Detective License Application
This application asks people seeking a Town of Barrington private detective license to provide personal, business, eligibility, qualification, and current-license information for the town’s licensing process.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application is for the year shown on the form and requests applicant contact details, answers about eligibility, and information about investigative experience, education, or training. The form directs applicants to return it with the $150 fee to the Town Clerk; it says to apply to the local licensing authority where the principal place of business is located. The applicant must sign the application under oath before submitting it.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a Town of Barrington private detective license should complete this application and return it with the stated fee to the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the applicant signs and swears to the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Barrington Private Detective License Application and check the license year.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the requested personal and business details, answer the eligibility questions, and provide the required qualification information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session; the form includes a jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Return the completed application and $150 fee to the Town Clerk at the address printed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barrington. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Barrington private detective license application?
- Complete and sign the application under oath before a notary, then return it with the $150 fee to the Town Clerk at the address listed on the form.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat stating that it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary, so sign and swear to it in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Rhode Island law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Check that the Town Clerk will accept the remotely notarized application.
- Where should I return the application?
- The form directs applicants to return the application and $150 fee to the Town Clerk, 283 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
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