Westerly, RI · Washington County
Check Complaint
The Check Complaint is a sworn statement for a person reporting a returned check to the Westerly Police Department and requesting an investigation and prosecution.
- 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 form to describe the check, its writer, the transaction, and the amount still owed, and to request that the Westerly Police Department investigate. The form also includes an affidavit about a certified letter sent to the check writer and returned by the U.S. Postal Service. Complete the relevant details, sign the complaint and affidavit, and have the affidavit sworn before a notary before submitting it to the department.
Who needs it
A person asking the Westerly Police Department to investigate a returned check and who can make the statements and certified-mail claim requested on the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Check Complaint from the Westerly Police Department.
- 2
Fill In The Details
Complete the information about the check, transaction, amount owed, and certified letter.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The Department
Send the completed complaint to the Westerly Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westerly. 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 complete the Check Complaint?
- Fill in the check, transaction, and certified-letter details, then sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit the completed complaint to the Westerly Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affidavit is to be subscribed and sworn before a notary public, so wait to sign it until the notary instructs you.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Rhode Island permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the Westerly Police Department will accept the remotely notarized form before submitting it.
- Where should I submit the completed complaint?
- The form is for the Westerly Police Department. For questions about its submission process or acceptance, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.