Celeste, TX · Hunt County
Police Department Compliment and Complaint Form
This form lets members of the public submit a compliment or complaint about a Celeste Police Department officer, staff member, or department service, with supporting details and documents.
- 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 the form to describe an incident, identify involved officers or staff, provide contact information, and list or attach supporting materials such as photos, audio, video, or written statements. The city asks complainants to have their signature notarized; people submitting compliments are not given that instruction. Mail or deliver the completed form and documentation to the Celeste Police Department, Attn. Chief of Police, and keep a copy for your records.
Who needs it
Anyone submitting a compliment or complaint about a Celeste Police Department officer, staff member, or department service may use this form; complaint filers must have their signature notarized.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block; the person filing a complaint signs before a commissioned online notary, who verifies identity and witnesses the signature.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the City of Celeste Police Department Compliment and Complaint Form.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the relevant contact and incident details, describe your compliment or complaint, and list or attach supporting materials.
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Book an Online Notary
If filing a complaint, book a commissioned online notary to complete the form's acknowledgment.
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Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the complaint form during the online notary video session.
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Submit to the City
Mail or deliver the completed form and supporting documents to Celeste Police Department, Attn. Chief of Police, PO Box 399, Celeste, TX 75423.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Celeste. 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 a Celeste Police Department complaint?
- Complete the form, attach any supporting documents, and mail or deliver it to Celeste Police Department, Attn. Chief of Police, PO Box 399, Celeste, TX 75423. The form says complaint filers must have their signature notarized.
- Do I need to notarize this form if I am submitting a compliment?
- The form specifically instructs people filing a complaint to have their signature notarized. It does not give that instruction for compliments; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this complaint form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form contains an acknowledgment block. Check that the completed notarization meets the form's requirements.
- What should I bring to an online notarization?
- Have the completed form and identification ready for the commissioned online notary to verify your identity and witness your signature. Sign during the video session as directed, and do not sign beforehand.
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