Lone Star, TX · Morris County
Model Complaint for City Ordinance Violations
This one-page complaint records an affiant’s sworn allegations of a city ordinance violation for municipal court filing, identifying the defendant, alleged conduct, date, and location.
- 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 complaint sets out an affiant’s sworn belief that a defendant violated a city ordinance within the city’s territorial limits. It provides space for the alleged conduct and the date, and includes a jurat for the affiant’s oath. The form is for filing a city ordinance complaint in municipal court; complete the allegation with the offense details and other information called for in the form.
Who needs it
A person serving as affiant for a city ordinance complaint needs this form to state the alleged violation under oath for municipal court filing.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat; the affiant signs and swears to the complaint before the clerk or other authorized person.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Complaint
Get the city ordinance complaint form and review its allegation and jurat sections.
- 2
Fill In The Allegation
Complete the defendant, date, location, and alleged conduct details requested by the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary to administer the oath.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the complaint during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed, notarized complaint for municipal court filing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lone Star. 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 this complaint notarized online?
- Complete the complaint, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to it on video, and submit the completed form to the city.
- Do I need to sign the complaint before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat, so the affiant must sign and swear to the complaint before the person administering the oath.
- Can I use an online notary for this jurat?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can administer the oath remotely; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What details does the complaint ask me to include?
- The form calls for the defendant, date, city territorial limits, and alleged conduct, including the offense elements and any other details specified in its instructions.