Rhode Island Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Rhode Island

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Rhode Island, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Rhode Island Cities

• Providence

• Warwick

Rhode Island Background Check Contact Information

Rhode Island State Information Hot Line:
(401) 222-2080

Rhode Island State Website:
www.state.ri.us

Criminal Records
Department of the Attorney General
Bureau of Criminal Identification
150 S. Main St.
Providence RI 02903
(401) 274-4400 x2353
(401) 222-1331 (fax)

Driving Records
Department of Motor Vehicles
Driving Record Clerk
Operator Control
345 Harris Ave.
Providence RI 02909
(401) 721-2650
www.dmv.state.ri.us

Vehicle Ownership Information
Registry of Motor Vehicles
286 Main Street
Pawtucket RI 02860
(401) 588-3020
(401) 721-2697 (fax)
www.dmv.state.ri.us

Vital Statistics
(birth, death, marriage) [divorce records available only at country
level Family Courts]
State Department of Health
Division of Vital Records
3 Capitol Hill, Room 101
Providence RI 02908
(401) 222-2812
(401) 222-2811 (fax)
www.healthri.org

Business/Corporate Records
Secretary of State
Corporations Division
100 N. Main St.
Providence RI 02903
(401) 222-3040
(401) 222-1309 (fax)

Workers Compensation Information
Department of Labor & Training
Division of Workers Compensation
PO Box 3500
Providence RI 02909
(401) 462-8100
(401) 462-8105 (fax)
www.dlt.state.ri.us

UCCs [tax liens available only at county level]
Secretary of State
UCC Division
100 N Main St.
Providence RI 02903
(401) 222-3040
(401) 222-3879 (fax)

City-County Cross Index

Rhode Island Criminal Records

Below are Rhode Island's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 35,893
• Violent Crime: 946
• Property Crime: 3,785
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 9
• Forcible Rape: 61
• Robbery: 270
• Aggravated Assault: 606
• Burglary: 834
• Larceny Theft: 2,748
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 151
• Arson: 52
• Other Assaults: 4,815
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 143
• Fraud: 585
• Embezzlement: 110
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 393
• Vandalism: 1,305
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 408
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 103
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 107
• Drug Abuse Violations: 3,782
• Gambling: 0
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 101
• Driving Under the Influence: 2,574
• Liquor Laws: 1,162
• Drunkenness: 17
• Disorderly Conduct: 3,376
• Vagrancy: 0
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 12,177
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 4

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• Number of Agencies:

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