Rowlett, TX · Dallas County
Ride Along Authorization Packet
This packet lets eligible Rowlett residents and police department applicants request a police patrol ride along, provide application details, and complete a notarized waiver of liability.
- 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 packet combines the ride along application, waiver of liability, and post-ride questionnaire. Rowlett requires applicants to complete the forms and have the waiver signature on page two notarized before returning the packet to the Police Department for review, approval, and scheduling. Participants must be Rowlett citizens or police department applicants involved in testing, and must be at least 18 unless an adult guardian authorizes participation.
Who needs it
Rowlett citizens or police department applicants involved in testing who want to participate in the Ride Along program must complete and submit this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The waiver carries sworn-and-subscribed jurat blocks; the voluntary observer signs before the notary, and a parent or guardian signs before the notary if applicable.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Rowlett Police Department Ride Along Authorization Packet.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill out the application and waiver, including the requested ride along details and emergency contacts.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the waiver signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable waiver jurat block or blocks during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed and notarized packet to the Rowlett Police Department for review and scheduling.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rowlett. 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 get the ride along waiver notarized?
- Complete the packet, then sign the waiver before a commissioned online notary during a video session. Return the completed and notarized packet to the Rowlett Police Department as instructed.
- Do I need a notary for the whole packet?
- The instructions specifically require notarization of the waiver signature on page two. The waiver includes separate sworn-and-subscribed blocks for the voluntary observer and, if applicable, a parent or guardian.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize the waiver by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed packet?
- The instructions say to return the completed, signed, and notarized packet to the Rowlett Police Department Records Division Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or to the Communications Center at any time.