Socorro, TX · El Paso County
Ethics Commission Complaint Form
This five-page form lets a complainant report alleged ethics violations by a Socorro elected or appointed official, candidate, or city employee and provide supporting facts and evidence.
- 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 collects the complainant’s information, identifies the person named in the allegation, and asks for a factual account, relevant Code of Ethics provisions, and sources of evidence. The complainant certifies the statements under penalty of perjury and swears to the complaint before a notary. The completed form and attachments are directed to the City Clerk’s Office by hand delivery or certified mail.
Who needs it
A person filing an ethics complaint about a Socorro elected or appointed official, candidate, or city employee should complete the form and provide supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn jurat beginning “Before me”; the complainant signs and swears to the complaint’s factual contentions before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the five-page Ethics Commission Complaint Form and review its sections and filing instructions.
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Complete the Form
Fill in your information, identify the person named in the complaint, describe the facts, list alleged Code of Ethics provisions, and identify evidence.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the complaint during the online notarization session; do not sign the jurat beforehand.
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Submit to the City
Include attachments and hand deliver or send the completed form by certified mail to the City Clerk’s Office in Socorro.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Socorro. 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 submit the completed ethics complaint?
- Complete all sections, include any supporting attachments, and hand deliver or send the form by certified mail to the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 124 S. Horizon Boulevard, Socorro, TX 79927.
- Do I need to sign the complaint in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement and a jurat beginning “Before me.” Sign and swear to the complaint before the notary, rather than signing it in advance.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. You can sign before a commissioned online notary by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What evidence should I include with my complaint?
- Identify sources of evidence and submit the information you have, including photocopies of pertinent papers or documentation. The form says the City Clerk’s Office may request evidence in a format it can duplicate or display.