Anna, TX · Collin County
Pool Protection Device Affidavit
A sworn statement certifying that a required pool safety barrier, alarm, or self-latching device has been installed at a residential swimming pool in Anna.
- 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 City of Anna requires homeowners to certify, under oath before a notary, that their pool meets the barrier requirements of the International Pool and Spa Code, such as a power safety cover, door alarm, or self-latching gate. The affidavit also includes a release and indemnity clause protecting the city from liability related to pool use.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Anna who are installing or have installed a residential swimming pool and must certify compliance with pool barrier rules.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a state/county jurat block where the signer must appear before a notary and swear the certification and release are true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Pool Protection Device Affidavit from the City of Anna website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter the property address and select the installed barrier type.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit to Anna Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Anna. 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
- Do I need this form notarized?
- Yes — the City of Anna affidavit includes a jurat requiring you to swear the pool barrier certification is true before a notary public.
- How do I get my pool affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your ID, and sign live on video with a commissioned online notary, then download the notarized PDF to submit to the city.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize a Texas form?
- Texas law recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by commissioned notaries under remote online notarization, but check with the City of Anna if unsure about their specific requirements.
- What if I install a different pool barrier later?
- You would need to file an updated affidavit certifying the new device meets the same code requirements.