Needville, TX · Fort Bend County
Personal History Statement
This Personal History Statement collects detailed background information from applicants seeking law enforcement or civilian employment with an agency using the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement template.
- 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
This 35-page statement gathers an applicant’s personal, family, education, residence, employment, and reference history for an agency’s background investigation. The template says agencies may add information and choose when to complete the statement, but it must be completed before appointment. Applicants should answer truthfully, provide requested documents, and submit the completed materials to their assigned background investigator as instructed.
Who needs it
Applicants for peace officer, county jailer, telecommunicator, or civilian employment with an agency using this template may need to complete it.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an applicant jurat; the applicant must swear or affirm that the statement is truthful and sign before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Statement
Download the Personal History Statement PDF provided by Needville.
- 2
Complete The Form
Answer the questions truthfully, initial pages as instructed, and gather the requested supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with Rush Notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Swear or affirm your answers and sign the applicant jurat during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed statement and required documents to your assigned background investigator as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Needville. 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 my Personal History Statement notarized online?
- Complete the statement first, then book with Rush Notary. At your video appointment, show your ID, swear or affirm your answers, and sign the jurat as directed.
- Do I need to notarize every page?
- The form instructs applicants to initial pages to indicate complete and accurate information and includes an applicant jurat. Follow the form’s signing instructions and confirm any agency-specific requirements.
- Can a remote online notary notarize this form in Texas?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Ask the receiving agency whether it accepts a remotely notarized statement.
- Where should I submit the completed statement?
- The form says to submit the requested documents in a sealed envelope marked Personal and Confidential to your assigned background investigator. Confirm with the city if unsure.