New Carrollton, MD · Prince George's County
Ride-Along Program Application and Waiver of Liability
This two-page application and waiver is for people seeking to observe New Carrollton Police Department operations through a ride-along or observation period.
- 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 applicant details, asks about prior participation and health-related information, and provides space for the applicant to state why they want to ride in a police vehicle. It also includes a liability waiver and civilian observer rules. The form says to bring the completed waiver with the application; failure to bring it will result in automatic rejection.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to observe New Carrollton Police Department operations in a police vehicle or during an observation period should complete the application and waiver.
Why it needs a notary
The waiver carries a “Sworn and Subscribed before me” jurat; the participant and/or parent signs the waiver before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the New Carrollton Police Department ride-along application and waiver.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant details, answer the questions, and review the waiver and observer rules.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn waiver.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the waiver during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Bring the completed waiver with the application as instructed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Carrollton. 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 get the ride-along waiver notarized?
- Complete the application and waiver, then book with a commissioned online notary. The participant and/or parent signs the waiver during the video session after the notary verifies identity and administers the oath.
- Do I need to bring the waiver with my application?
- Yes. The form says to bring the completed waiver with the application and warns that failure to bring it will result in automatic rejection.
- Does the waiver require an oath?
- Yes. It includes a “Sworn and Subscribed before me” jurat, with spaces for the date, notary signature, seal, and commission expiration.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Maryland's remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts and is codified in State Government Article, Title 18. Confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized form.