Kress, TX · Swisher County
Dangerous Animal Citizen Complaint Affidavit
This affidavit lets a person report an alleged dangerous-animal incident to Kress Animal Control with sworn details, witness information, and any supporting evidence.
- 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 form collects the complainant’s account of an incident, information about the animal and its possible owner, witness details, and descriptions of injuries or evidence. Kress asks complainants to complete all applicable questions and attach any extra pages or documentary evidence. The statement must be notarized before submission, and the complainant may be asked to testify if the case is contested or appealed.
Who needs it
A person reporting an alleged dangerous-animal incident to Kress Animal Control should complete this affidavit and provide any available supporting evidence.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the complainant, and a parent or guardian if the victim is under 18, sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Dangerous Animal Citizen Complaint Affidavit from the City of Kress.
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Complete The Form
Answer applicable questions as specifically as possible, write N/A or I don’t know where appropriate, and attach extra pages or evidence if needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video notarization with a commissioned online notary before submitting the affidavit.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the notarized affidavit and required evidence to Kress Animal Control, Attn: Dangerous Dog Investigator, at the form’s mailing address.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kress. 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 the dangerous-animal complaint affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, have it notarized, and return it to Kress Animal Control, Attn: Dangerous Dog Investigator, PO Box 236, Kress, TX 79052. Submit available documentary evidence as directed on the form.
- Do I need to provide evidence with my complaint?
- The form says available documentary evidence must be provided to Animal Services before the complaint can be evaluated. Video, audio, and other electronic evidence must be submitted on DVD or USB and be playable with Windows Media Player.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept your notarized form.
- What should I expect after filing the affidavit?
- The form says you may need to testify in court, possibly more than once, if the matter is contested or appealed. It also warns that failing to appear could prevent the case from proceeding.