McKinney, TX · Collin County
Local Arrest Records Check or Clearance Letter Request
This form requests a McKinney Police Department letter stating whether its records show arrests for a named person, and is filed by the person requesting the search or an authorized requester.
- 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
Use this form to request a clearance letter indicating whether McKinney Police Department records show misdemeanor or felony arrests for the person named. It is not a request for an incident or arrest report; the form directs applicants seeking those records to submit an Open Records Request. Requests must generally be returned in person with non-expired government photo ID, but people living beyond 100 miles may submit a notarized form by mail or email.
Who needs it
A person seeking a McKinney Police Department arrest-record clearance letter, or a requester authorized by the person whose records will be searched, should complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Texas acknowledgment block, and the person identified as making the statement must acknowledge signing before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Local Arrest Records Check or Clearance Letter Request from the McKinney Police Department.
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Fill Out the Request
Provide the subject’s details and your contact information. Complete the release authorization if you are not the subject.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If you live beyond 100 miles and will submit by mail or email, arrange an online notarization for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your ID and acknowledge the form before a commissioned online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include required ID and supporting documents, then submit in person or use the mail or email option available to qualifying applicants.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from McKinney. 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 request a McKinney arrest clearance letter?
- Complete the form with the subject’s information and return it with the required photo ID. Requests are generally made in person; people living beyond 100 miles may mail or email a notarized form.
- Do I need to get this form notarized?
- The form says a notarized copy may be submitted by mail or email if you live beyond 100 miles from McKinney. Otherwise, it must be returned in person; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. You can sign by video with a commissioned online notary; check with the city about accepting the notarized form through your chosen submission method.
- What if I need an arrest or incident report?
- This form is only for a clearance letter showing whether McKinney Police Department records list arrests. The form directs you to complete an Open Records Request for an incident or arrest report.