Lincolnton, NC · Lincoln County
Citizens’ Police Academy Application
This application collects personal information, authorizes a criminal history search, and includes liability releases for people applying to participate in the Lincolnton Police Department Citizens’ Police Academy.
- 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 four-page form includes an application, a criminal history search authorization and release, and a separate ride-along release with eligibility and approval sections. The application states that felony convictions exclude applicants from the Citizens’ Police Academy; the ride-along section describes participation conditions and approval by police officials. Complete the sections that apply to your request and follow the Lincolnton Police Department’s instructions for submitting the form.
Who needs it
People applying to the Lincolnton Police Department Citizens’ Police Academy or requesting a ride-along can use the corresponding application and release sections.
Why it needs a notary
The criminal history search and liability release section has a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn before me”; the applicant signs that section before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Citizens’ Police Academy application from the City of Lincolnton’s document page.
- 2
Fill In Applicable Sections
Provide the requested applicant details and complete the academy or ride-along information relevant to your request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the section containing the jurat.
- 4
Sign During the Notary Session
Sign and swear to the criminal history search and release section as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Police Department
Follow the Lincolnton Police Department’s instructions to submit the completed application and applicable releases.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lincolnton. 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 application notarized?
- Complete the applicable form sections, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the criminal history search and release section during the notary session, and check with the Lincolnton Police Department about submission.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- The criminal history search and liability release section includes a jurat requiring the applicant to subscribe and swear before a notary. The ride-along section has separate signature lines.
- Can I use online notarization for this form in North Carolina?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both the signer and notary to be in North Carolina; it is not remote online notarization. Confirm acceptance with the city or town if unsure.
- Does the form also include a ride-along request?
- Yes. It contains a ride-along release with applicant information, eligibility questions, signature lines, and spaces for police officials to approve or deny the request and set conditions.