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Fingerprinting locations in Newport County

1 fingerprinting location across 1 city. See them on the map.

First time getting fingerprinted? The location here can handle school volunteer, employment and licensing checks — bring the request form from whoever asked, plus photo ID. What to bring · How the whole thing works

Fees and hours can change. Always confirm when you call. This data is updated periodically from public sources.

All locations in Newport County

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About electronic fingerprinting in Newport County

Most people getting fingerprinted in Newport County for electronic fingerprinting purposes are volunteering at a school, starting a new job, applying for a professional licence, or being cleared as a caregiver or foster parent. One location listed here is run by a police or sheriff's department, which usually means an appointment and government-office hours rather than walk-in access.

Rolling fees in Newport County aren't published for every listing here — call the location for its current price before you visit. On top of that, expect the state BCI portion (varies by check type — see BCI for the current schedule) and the FBI's $17 when a federal check is included.

The one location in Newport County requires an appointment, so calling ahead is not optional.

Whatever you're getting fingerprinted for, bring the BCI request form supplied by the requesting employer or agency, plus valid photo ID from whoever asked, plus valid photo ID. Fees and hours in Newport County can change between our data refreshes, so if in doubt, call the location before you leave.

Jump straight to the busiest cities in Newport County: Electronic fingerprinting in Middletown. Or read up first: how it works · what to bring · on-site scans for groups.

Newport County Electronic fingerprinting — questions

What's the electronic fingerprinting fee in Newport County?

The location here doesn't publish a rolling fee — call ahead for the current price. On top of whatever the location charges, expect the state BCI portion (varies by check type — see BCI for the current schedule) and the FBI's $17 when a federal check is included.

Do I need an appointment in Newport County?

Yes — the one listing in Newport County requires an appointment, so book before you go.

What do I need to bring?

The BCI request form supplied by the requesting employer or agency, plus valid photo ID from whoever asked for the background check, plus one valid photo ID (driver's licence, state ID, passport, or military ID). Bring a payment method the location accepts — most take cards but some are cash-only.

How long do electronic fingerprinting results take?

Usually same-day for a state-only walk-in check at Cranston BCI; longer when a federal check is included. The result goes straight to whoever asked for the check — not to you.