Bay City, TX · Matagorda County
Citizen Complaint Form Sworn Affidavit
This sworn affidavit lets someone file a written complaint with the Bay City Police Department about alleged misconduct by a department employee.
- 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 Bay City Police Department requires complaints against its employees to be submitted as a sworn affidavit. The form collects the complainant’s contact information and details about the incident, including involved employees, witnesses, injuries, and any arrest or citations. The complainant may attach a separate statement and additional pages, which must be dated and initialed. After completing and notarizing the form, return it to the department in person or by U.S. Mail.
Who needs it
Anyone filing a complaint against a Bay City Police Department employee must submit this written, sworn affidavit with details about the incident.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Citizen Complaint Form Sworn Affidavit from the Bay City Police Department.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the complainant and incident sections, explain what happened, and attach any needed pages.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign until you appear before the notary, who will complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized form to the Bay City Police Department in person or by U.S. Mail.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bay City. 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 this sworn complaint affidavit?
- Complete the form, sign it in front of a notary, and return it to the Bay City Police Department in person or by U.S. Mail.
- Do I need to notarize the complaint form?
- Yes. The form says the department requires complaints against its employees to be submitted on a sworn affidavit, with a notary jurat.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. The form does not address online notarization, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information should I include?
- Provide incident details, employee and witness information, and any injury, medical treatment, arrest, or citation details. You may attach additional pages.
Citizen Complaint Form Sworn Affidavit in other Texas cities
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