Fingerprint Services

In accordance with state and federal law, the South Kingstown Police Department (SKPD) provides criminal record checks and fingerprinting services for South Kingstown residents only who are seeking employment, licensing, or positions with qualifying businesses and agencies.

All fingerprinting services are by appointment only and require submission of information through our online platform. Criminal record checks conducted without fingerprints, using name-based searches, may also be requested through the online platform.

Please review the guidelines below carefully. A fingerprint eligibility chart is available to determine which agencies are authorized to process your request.

Eligibility

Only South Kingstown residents may be fingerprinted at the South Kingstown Police Department.

Standard Fingerprinting (Background Checks)

• Fee: $50.00

• Payment: Online credit card payment only. Payment will be required after your appointment is confirmed and prior to your scheduled fingerprint appointment date. Fingerprints will not be rolled until payment has been received and confirmed.

• Fingerprints are captured electronically using our LiveScan (digital AFIS) system and submitted for state and/or national background checks, as required.

“Roll and Go” Fingerprinting (No Background Check)

South Kingstown residents who only need a copy of their fingerprints—for example, to submit directly to an employer or licensing agency—may request what is commonly referred to as “roll and go” fingerprinting.

This service involves digitally rolling fingerprints on SKPD’s LiveScan system and providing the applicant with a printed copy of their fingerprints for their own use.

• No criminal background check is conducted

• No fee is charged

• SKPD does not submit the fingerprints to the state or federal government

• Ink fingerprinting is no longer offered

This service is limited solely to providing the applicant with a copy of their fingerprints.

Fingerprinting for State and National Background Checks

Fingerprinting for submission to state and/or federal databases is provided only for the following categories:

• Child care or daycare center employees

• Foster care (no charge)

• Medical marijuana caregiver or cultivator

• Police department employees

• School employees, bus drivers, and monitors

• Religious organization employees and volunteers

• Adoption (parents or agencies)

• Licensed mental health facilities (BHDDH)

• Fire department employees

• DCYF employees

• High School Senior Mentor Program

• Youth-serving agency workers (see approved agency list)

Note: Volunteers are not considered employees unless otherwise specified.

Fingerprinting Not Provided by SKPD

The South Kingstown Police Department does not provide fingerprinting services for the following categories:

• Department of Business Regulation

• Financial or alarm companies

• Private security companies

• Pre-school or nursery schools

• Precious metals, tools, or electronics dealers

• Nurses, CNAs, or healthcare workers

• Nursing homes, adult day care, or ambulatory care

• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

• Childcare or daycare owners and operators

• Marijuana compassion centers or hemp growers

• Lottery employment or vendors

Fingerprinting for these categories is handled by:

Rhode Island Department of Attorney General
Bureau of Criminal Identification
4 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI
📞 (401) 274-4400

 Department of Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Identification

Questions can be addressed via email here.

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