Sherman, TX · Grayson County
Affidavit of Indigency
This affidavit collects a defendant’s household, income, expenses, and assets for a Municipal Court indigency determination and must be completed with current, accurate information.
- 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 five-page affidavit asks a defendant to report personal details, household members, pending charges, monthly income and expenses, assets, and employer information. Use it to apply for an indigency determination from the Municipal Court; the form also includes an order section for the court to record its finding and any payment terms. The defendant must initial required statements and swear that the information is true.
Who needs it
A defendant applying for a Municipal Court indigency determination should complete the form with current, accurate information about household finances, income, expenses, and assets.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat: the defendant signs and swears to the affidavit before a notary public or magistrate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Affidavit of Indigency from the City of Sherman document page.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the defendant and financial information, initial the statements, and leave the signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification as requested, then sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed, notarized affidavit to the Municipal Court for its indigency determination.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sherman. 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 Affidavit of Indigency notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign and swear to it during the video appointment. Submit the notarized affidavit to the Municipal Court.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn section for the defendant’s signature before a notary public or magistrate.
- Can I use an online notary for this Sherman form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized copy.
- What information does the affidavit ask me to provide?
- It asks for personal and household details, pending charges, monthly income and expenses, assets, and employer information. The form says to enter “DO NOT KNOW” or “N/A” when applicable.
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