St. John, IN · Lake County
Personal Inquiry Waiver
This waiver authorizes the St. John Police Department to obtain an applicant’s work, school, military, criminal, reputation, financial, and credit information for a position application.
- 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 waiver authorizes organizations and record holders to provide the St. John Police Department with information about an applicant’s background and releases them from liability for providing it. The form says it must be notarized and returned with the application, so applicants seeking a position with the department should complete it as part of their application.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a position with the St. John Police Department must complete and return this waiver with their application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an affidavit with a sworn statement before the notary; the applicant signs and swears to it in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Waiver
Download the Personal Inquiry Waiver for your St. John Police Department application.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Enter your name, date of birth, Social Security number, signature, date, and address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have photo identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign until you appear before the notary, then complete the affidavit during your online session.
- 5
Submit the Waiver
Return the notarized waiver with your application to the St. John Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from St. John. 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 Personal Inquiry Waiver?
- Fill in the applicant details, then book with a commissioned online notary. Do not sign until you appear before the notary with photo identification; return the notarized waiver with your application.
- Do I need to sign the waiver in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the waiver must be notarized and returned with the application, and instructs applicants not to sign until appearing before a notary with photo identification.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by a notary with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. The statute took effect July 1, 2019, and the endorsement took effect July 1, 2020. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What information does the waiver authorize the department to request?
- It authorizes the department to obtain information about the applicant’s work, school, and military records; criminal history; reputation; and financial and credit status.