Lincoln, RI · Providence County
Private Detective Application
The Lincoln Police Department’s five-page application is for people seeking a new or renewed private detective license and includes a sworn applicant signature.
- 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
Use this application to request a new or renewed private detective license from the Town of Lincoln. It asks for personal and employment information, references, and details about investigative experience or qualifications, and includes the applicant’s certification and authorization for a criminal history check. The Town Clerk forwards the application to the Police Chief for investigation and comment; afterward, the clerk places the matter on the next Town Council agenda.
Who needs it
People applying for a new or renewed private detective license in Lincoln must complete the application and provide the requested personal, reference, and qualification information.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application before the notary, who completes the venue and date.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Private Detective Application from the Town of Lincoln’s website.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the requested personal, employment, reference, and qualification information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application in the notary’s presence during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application to the Town Clerk as directed by the Town of Lincoln.
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
- How do I get the private detective application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the application during the video session, and submit it to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, so the applicant must sign and swear to it before the notary completes the jurat.
- Can I use online notarization for this application?
- Rhode Island law allows its commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations under R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form says the Town Clerk forwards the application to the Police Chief for investigation and comment, then places the matter on the next Town Council agenda.
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