La Porte, TX · Harris County
Police Ride-Along Application and Assumption of Risk
This application is for people seeking to join the La Porte Police Department’s ride-along program, including applicants who are minors and their parent or legal guardian.
- 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 three-page form asks applicants for personal details, ride-along preferences, and information about their interest and eligibility, then sets out confidentiality, safety, and participation conditions. Applicants sign an assumption-of-risk and covenant-not-to-sue section; a parent or legal guardian also signs the section for a minor child. The instructions say to complete every blank legibly and return the application to the Assistant Chief of Police at least five days before the requested participation date.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to participate in the La Porte Police Department ride-along program must complete the application, with a parent or legal guardian signing the section for a minor.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before the notary; the applicant or, for a minor, the parent or guardian signs the applicable section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the La Porte Police Department ride-along application and review all pages, including the assumption-of-risk sections.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in every blank legibly and complete the applicable applicant or parent/guardian section.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable section during the online session as directed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the application to the Assistant Chief of Police at least five days before the anticipated ride-along date.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Porte. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable section during the session when directed, and follow the notary’s instructions for the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the ride-along application?
- The form includes a “sworn to and subscribed before me” block. The applicant signs the applicable assumption-of-risk section, and a parent or guardian signs for a minor child.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Ask the city whether it accepts your completed remotely notarized jurat; confirm with the city if unsure.
- When should I submit the application?
- The instructions say to return the completed, legible application to the Assistant Chief of Police at least five days before the anticipated participation date.
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