Grand Prairie, TX · Dallas County
Criminal History Record Authorization
This form gives the Grand Prairie Police Department permission to obtain a person’s criminal history record for review of boarding-home facility eligibility.
- 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 authorizes the Grand Prairie Police Department to obtain a criminal history record, which may include arrest and conviction data, plea bargains, and deferred adjudications. It states that the information will help determine compliance with the Boarding Home Facilities Ordinance and Texas Model Rules, and eligibility to serve as an owner, operator, employee, or volunteer at the listed facility.
Who needs it
A person seeking to serve as an owner, operator, employee, or volunteer at the boarding-home facility listed on the form needs to provide this authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the person granting permission signs the authorization and acknowledges signing it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Criminal History Record Authorization form from the City of Grand Prairie.
- 2
Fill In The Requested Details
Complete the information for the facility and the person authorizing the criminal-history check.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the form ready.
- 4
Acknowledge Your Signature By Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to acknowledge your signature during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Form To The City
Send the completed, notarized authorization to the city as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grand Prairie. 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 complete and notarize this authorization?
- Fill in the requested information, book with a commissioned online notary, acknowledge your signature during the video session, then submit the completed form to the city.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment block requiring you to acknowledge that you signed the authorization. Sign as directed by the notary handling your session.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can take an acknowledgment by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information may the criminal history record include?
- The form says the record received from reporting agencies may include arrest and conviction data, plea bargains, and deferred adjudications.
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