Rhode Island (RI)

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Required for: Sales & Techs

Total Fees: $75 - $35 background check fee / $30 application fee

Training Required: No

Processing Time: 90 days

Duration: 2 years

Step by Step Process:

*There are two parts to this registration process. 

Part 1 - Criminal History Record

1. You need to go in person to the Bureau of Criminal Identification located at 4 Howard Ave. located in Cranston, RI. Hours of operation are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 

2. You will need to show your photo ID and be sure to let them know you need a national background check required by the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) for your Alarm License. 

3. The $45 fee can be paid via check or money order payable to BCI. You will be notified by mail if your report has any positive criminal record charges listed. 

Part 2 - Application

1. The application can be completed once you have been printed for the Criminal History Record. You will need to include the date you were printed on the application. 

2. When completing the application, be sure to pay attention to the following:

• • Category is Alarm Agent

  • Present Burglar Alarm Business license number is 2758A

  • Notary at bottom of application page 

3. You will also need to submit two personal references on the two reference pages included in the packet. Each person completing a form, must have it notarized. 

4. The last form of the packet is the Authorization for Background Check and Release and will need to be completed and notarized as well. 

5. Along with the application, you will need to submit the following:

• • 2 - Color photos 1" x 1" - full face for ID card

  • $30 fee payable via check or money order to State of Rhode Island General Treasurer

Once everything is submitted, the state will process the application and either issue or deny a permanent ID card within 90 days of receiving the application packet. Once issued, the ID card is valid for a period of two years. 

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Required for: Sales & Techs

Total Fees: $15

Training Required: No 

Processing Time: 30 - 90 days

Duration: 2 years

Step by Step Process:

ONLINE

*You will need to submit this renewal application at least 30 day prior to your expiration date.

1. Go to https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/renewal/license.php?lic_id=127 or click the button below to begin your renewal process. You will need to enter the last 4 digits of your social security number and your date of birth to proceed. 

2. Answer all questions and prompts, to complete the application process. 

3. Required fee is $15 and will be paid online. 

Once your renewal application has been submitted, be sure to send a copy of the receipt to compliance@skylinesecurity.com as confirmation. 

BY MAIL

*You will need to submit this renewal application at least 30 day prior to your expiration date.

1. Print the renewal application found here http://www.dlt.ri.gov/profregs/pdfs/Alarm_AgentRenewal.pdf  or from below.

2. Complete application entirely, do not leave anything blank and get the bottom notarized. 

3. Include a check or money order for $15 payable to State of Rhode Island General Treasurer

4. Submit to:

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training 

Division of Professional Regulation

1511 Pontiac Ave. 

Cranston, RI 02920

5. Once we receive your updated ID, we will inform you and mail it to you.