Celina, TX · Collin County
Pool Protection Affidavit
A sworn certification that a residential pool in Celina has the required safety barrier, alarm, or self-latching device installed.
- 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 Celina requires homeowners to certify, before a notary, that their pool meets Appendix G barrier requirements of the International Residential Code, such as a power safety cover or door alarm system. The affidavit also includes a release and hold-harmless clause protecting the city from liability related to the pool.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Celina with a residential swimming pool who must certify compliance with pool barrier safety rules.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notary's signature and commission expiration block confirming the sworn certification and release were made before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Pool Protection Affidavit from the City of Celina Residential Permits page.
- 2
Select Your Barrier
Check the box for the installed protection device.
- 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 Celina Building Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Celina. 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 Celina affidavit includes a notary block confirming the pool barrier certification and release were sworn before a notary.
- 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.
- What pool barriers does the affidavit cover?
- A power safety cover, a door alarm system, or self-closing/self-latching doors that meet Appendix G of the International Residential Code.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize a Celina form?
- Texas recognizes remote online notarization and acknowledgments from commissioned notaries, but check with the city if unsure about their requirements.