Miami, OK · Ottawa County
Citizens’ Academy Application and Waiver
This two-page form combines a Miami Police Department Citizens’ Academy application with a liability waiver that applicants must sign before a notary and return to the department.
- 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 personal details, employment information, and references from people applying to the Miami Police Department Citizens’ Academy. It also includes a waiver covering participation risks, confidentiality, image and voice use, and a background check. The form instructs applicants to sign the waiver before a notary and return it with the application to the Police Department; its printed application deadline is August 25, 2017, so check with the department about current applications.
Who needs it
People applying to the Miami Police Department Citizens’ Academy use this form to provide application details and submit the signed liability waiver requested by the department.
Why it needs a notary
The waiver includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs before the notary, who completes the date, commission expiration, and signature fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Citizens’ Academy application and waiver from the City of Miami.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in your personal and employment information and list the requested references.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notarization for the waiver and check with the department if you are unsure whether it accepts online notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the waiver before the notary and complete the remote notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed application and notarized waiver to the Miami Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Miami. 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 the Citizens’ Academy application and waiver?
- Complete the application, sign the waiver before a notary, and return both to the Miami Police Department. The form lists the department’s address and phone number.
- Do I need to sign the waiver in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form instructs applicants to sign the waiver in front of a notary and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the notary to complete.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Oklahoma authorizes commissioned notaries who separately register with the Secretary of State to perform remote online notarizations under 49 O.S. §§201–214. The form does not specify online notarization; confirm acceptance with the department.
- Where do I return the completed form?
- The form directs applicants to return the application and notarized waiver to the Miami Police Department. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.