Cedar City, UT · Iron County
Voluntary Witness Statement
This Cedar City Police Department form records a person’s voluntary account of what they saw, heard, or know about an incident, along with identifying and contact information.
- 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 records a witness’s account of an incident for the Cedar City Police Department and includes a case number, personal details, and the witness’s signature. It states that the account may be presented to a magistrate or judge instead of sworn testimony at a preliminary examination, and that false statements may lead to criminal punishment. The form also says the statement is given voluntarily, without promises, threats, or coercion.
Who needs it
A person providing Cedar City Police Department with a voluntary account of what they saw, heard, or know about an incident may use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “made before me” statement for a recipient to subscribe the signer’s signature; it does not identify a jurat or acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Voluntary Witness Statement from Cedar City’s document center.
- 2
Fill In the Statement
Complete the identifying details and describe what you saw, heard, or know about the incident.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If the department confirms an online notary can serve as the recipient, book a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign during the online session, if the department confirms this process is acceptable.
- 5
Submit to the Department
Submit the completed statement to Cedar City Police Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cedar 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 complete this witness statement?
- Enter the requested identifying details, describe what you saw, heard, or know, and sign and date the form. It states that your account is voluntary and may be presented to a magistrate or judge.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form includes a “made before me” statement and a space for the recipient to subscribe the signer’s signature, but it does not label a notary certificate. Ask Cedar City Police Department about its requirements; confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Utah authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. This form’s “made before me” wording does not specify whether an online notary may serve as the recipient, so check with Cedar City Police Department before booking.