Lincoln, RI · Providence County
BCI Waiver Authorization
The BCI Waiver Authorization lets an applicant authorize the Lincoln Police Department to obtain criminal record information and release it to a named company, firm, or individual.
- 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
Applicants provide identifying and contact details, name the intended recipient of the information, and authorize the Lincoln Police Department to obtain and release criminal record information. The form also includes a waiver and release of claims related to those requests and releases. Submit the completed form as a PDF by email to the address listed in the instructions; BCI forms related to school field trips do not need notarization.
Who needs it
People submitting BCI paperwork to the Lincoln Police Department should complete this form, except that school field trip-related BCI forms do not need notarization.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat: the applicant signs before the notary, who completes the date, signature, and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the BCI Waiver Authorization from the Lincoln Police Department’s form page.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the requested applicant and recipient information, then review the authorization and waiver before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary if notarization is required for your submission.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form during the remote video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit the Form
Email the completed form as a PDF to [email protected], following the form instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lincoln. 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
- Do I need to have this BCI Waiver Authorization notarized?
- The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn notary block. Its instructions say BCI forms related to school field trips do not need notarization; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- How do I submit the completed form?
- Email the completed form as a PDF to [email protected], as directed in the form instructions. The instructions say the expected processing time is approximately 24–48 hours.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- 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 with the Lincoln Police Department about accepting a remotely notarized form.
- What information does the form request?
- The form requests applicant details, including a driver’s license number, contact information, current and previous addresses, and the name and contact details of the company, firm, or individual receiving the information.
Other forms in Lincoln
BCI Waiver Authorization in other Providence County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.