Stanford, IL · McLean County
Citizen Complaint Form
The Citizen Complaint Form records a complaint and sworn statement for a person reporting an incident to the Village of Stanford for investigation.
- 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 collects the complainant’s contact details, information about witnesses and employees or officers involved, and a description of the incident. The Village’s stated policy is to investigate all complaints, and the complainant swears that they have read the complaint and its statements are true. The form is used to submit a complaint to the Village; it also includes sections for receiving staff and investigators to record follow-up and results.
Who needs it
A person submitting a complaint to the Village of Stanford about an incident should complete the form and swear that its statements are true.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a state jurat with a subscribed-and-sworn clause; the complainant signs the statement and swears to its truth before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Citizen Complaint Form from the Village of Stanford website.
- 2
Fill In the Complaint
Provide your contact information, incident details, and any witness or involved employee or officer information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the statement during your notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed, notarized form to the Village of Stanford.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stanford. 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 and submit the Citizen Complaint Form?
- Fill in the complainant, incident, witness, and involved employee or officer details. Sign and swear to the statement before a notary, then submit the completed form to the Village.
- Do I need to sign the complaint in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the complainant must sign and swear that the statements are true before the notary.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and recognizes acts by an officer authorized where performed under the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act (765 ILCS 30). Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What happens after I submit a complaint?
- The form states that the Village investigates complaints. It includes spaces for staff to record whether follow-up is needed, investigation results, and whether results were sent to the complainant.