Southmayd, TX · Grayson County
Citizen Complaint Form
The Southmayd Police Department Citizen Complaint Form lets a person submit a written complaint about an incident involving an officer and provide their contact details and account of what happened.
- 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
Use this four-page form to submit a complaint about an incident or event involving an officer with the Southmayd Police Department. It asks for the complainant’s identifying information and a detailed account, with space to continue the account on additional copies. The complainant affirms the statements are true and correct and signs the form; the form includes a sworn statement and notary section.
Who needs it
A person making a complaint about an incident involving a Southmayd Police Department officer can use this form to provide a written, signed account.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat; the complainant signs and swears or affirms the statement before a notary, who completes the certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Citizen Complaint Form from the Southmayd Police Department.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter your contact information and complete the detailed account of the incident. Attach continuation pages if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign and swear or affirm the statement during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized complaint to the Southmayd Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southmayd. 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 notarize the Citizen Complaint Form online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session when instructed. Submit the notarized form to the Southmayd Police Department.
- Do I need to sign the complaint in front of a notary?
- The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat. The complainant signs and swears or affirms the statement before the notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I include with my complaint?
- The form asks for your contact information and a detailed account of the incident. It says to attach additional copies of the continuation page if needed.
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