Toledo, IA · Tama County
Citizen Complaint Form
The Citizen Complaint Form lets a person submit a written, sworn complaint to the Toledo Police Department for review and 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
Use this form to provide your contact information, describe the complaint, and explain how you feel it should be resolved. The complainant signs a statement swearing that the facts are true and correct; the Police Chief reviews the complaint and decides whether action is needed, taking the complainant’s recommendation into account.
Who needs it
Anyone submitting a written complaint to the Toledo Police Department should complete the form with their contact information, complaint details, and requested resolution.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-statement block with a notary name, expiration, seal, and signature fields; the complainant signs the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Citizen Complaint Form from the Toledo Police Department.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Add your contact details, complaint information, and requested resolution. Use extra sheets if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the statement during the online notary session and complete the notarial process.
- 5
Submit to the Police Department
Send the completed form to the Toledo Police Department for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Toledo. 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 submit a citizen complaint to the Toledo Police Department?
- Complete the form with your details, complaint description, and requested resolution. Sign the sworn statement before a notary, then submit the completed form to the Toledo Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the complaint form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement that its facts are true and correct, along with fields for the notary’s name, expiration, seal, and signature.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Iowa Code §9B.14A. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts a remotely notarized complaint.