Caldwell, ID · Canyon County
Authority for Release of Information
This authorization lets an applicant for City of Caldwell or Caldwell Police Department employment consent to a background investigation and disclosure of personal records.
- 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
The form authorizes City of Caldwell or Caldwell Police Department agents to review and receive a broad range of records for a personal-history background investigation. It states that information gathered may be considered when determining the signer’s suitability for employment and that investigation materials become city or department property. The form expressly requires the signer to sign in the presence of a notary.
Who needs it
A person whose background is being investigated for potential employment with the City of Caldwell or Caldwell Police Department needs to complete this release.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat; the person authorizing release must sign the form in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Authority for Release of Information form from the City of Caldwell.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested personal information and review the authorization before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit the Form
Send the completed release to the City of Caldwell or Caldwell Police Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Caldwell. 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 notarized information release?
- Fill in the requested information, then sign in front of a notary who completes the “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat. Submit the completed form as directed by the City of Caldwell or Caldwell Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be signed in the presence of a notary and includes a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Idaho law authorizes remote notarization by Idaho notaries under Idaho Code §51-114A and recognizes qualifying acts by an authorized notary of another state under §51-111. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely.
- Where should I submit the completed release?
- The form names the City of Caldwell and Caldwell Police Department as recipients of the authorization but gives no submission instructions. Confirm where to send it with the city or department; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.