What is the Personal History Statement Form used for?

The form gathers applicant information for an agency background investigation and helps the agency evaluate suitability for employment.

Do I need a notary for the Personal History Statement Form?

No. The applicant initials each page; the listed supporting documents include no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Personal History Statement Form?

Place the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” and submit them to your assigned background investigator.

Richwood, TX · Brazoria County

No notary required

Personal History Statement Form

This personal history statement gathers background information from applicants seeking law enforcement or civilian employment with an agency.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Richwood · Richwood, Brazoria County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: richwoodtx.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Sep 28, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Applicants complete this statement so an agency can conduct a background investigation and evaluate their suitability for employment. The form covers personal history, relatives, references, education, work, and other background details; the hiring agency determines which supporting documents to require. Instructions say the statement and investigation must be completed before an applicant is appointed.

Who needs it

Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment complete the statement for the hiring agency.

How to submit it

Submit the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” to your assigned background investigator. Contact that investigator with questions.

About notarization

This document is completed without a notary; the applicant initials each page, and the listed supporting documents include no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Personal History Statement Form.
2
Complete The Statement
Type or neatly print your answers, respond truthfully, and enter N/A where a question does not apply.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include the documents requested by the hiring agency; requirements vary by position and applicant history.
4
Submit To The Investigator
Place the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” for your assigned background investigator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Personal History Statement Form used for?: The form gathers applicant information for an agency background investigation and helps the agency evaluate suitability for employment.
Who completes this personal history statement?: Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment complete the statement for the hiring agency.
Do I need a notary for the Personal History Statement Form?: No. The applicant initials each page; the listed supporting documents include no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Personal History Statement Form?: Place the completed documents in a sealed envelope marked “Personal and Confidential” and submit them to your assigned background investigator.

Need something notarized?

This Personal History Statement Form doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.