Shenandoah, TX · Montgomery County
Police Personnel Complaint Affidavit
A sworn affidavit for filing a formal complaint against a Shenandoah Police Department officer or employee, required under Texas civil statutes and penal code perjury provisions.
- 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
Anyone filing a formal internal-affairs complaint against a Shenandoah police officer or employee must put the complaint in writing as a sworn affidavit. The form quotes the perjury and false-report penalties in the Texas Penal Code and requires the complainant to appear before a notary, who administers the oath before the complaint can be accepted for review.
Who needs it
Anyone who wants to file a formal written complaint against a Shenandoah Police Department officer or employee.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public, who signs and dates the jurat before the complaint is considered filed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Personnel Citizen Complaint form from the City of Shenandoah website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Write out your complaint details and read the perjury warning on the form.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for your affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear to the affidavit before the commissioned online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit to the Shenandoah Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shenandoah. 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
- Do I need this complaint notarized to file it with Shenandoah police?
- Yes. The affidavit must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary before the department will accept it as a formal complaint.
- How do I get my complaint affidavit notarized online?
- Fill out the affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary to swear to it live over video.
- What happens if I sign a false complaint?
- The form warns that a knowingly false statement can be prosecuted as perjury or tampering with a government record under the Texas Penal Code.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize a Texas police complaint?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments and jurats from commissioned online notaries; check with the department if unsure.
- Where do I submit the notarized affidavit?
- Submit the completed, notarized affidavit to the Shenandoah Police Department's Internal Affairs Division.