Colchester, VT · Chittenden County
Voluntary Statement
This Colchester Police Department form lets a person provide information voluntarily, state that it is true and correct, and sign the statement under oath before a notary.
- 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 provides space for a person's identifying details and written information, followed by a statement swearing that the facts are true and correct. It is for use when someone voluntarily provides information to the Colchester Police Department; the form does not specify when the department requires it or how it should be submitted.
Who needs it
A person who wants to provide a voluntary written statement to the Colchester Police Department and swear that its facts are true and correct may use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the person making the statement signs before the notary and swears the facts are true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Colchester Police Department Voluntary Statement form.
- 2
Fill In Your Statement
Complete your identifying details and write the information you want to provide.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization and confirm the form will be accepted for your needs.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the statement and swear that its facts are true while appearing before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Department
Ask the Colchester Police Department how to deliver the completed statement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colchester. 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 the voluntary statement?
- Fill in your identifying details and statement, then sign and swear to its truth before a notary. The form does not specify how to submit it; ask the Colchester Police Department.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, so sign the statement and swear to its truth in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Vermont law permits remote notarization under 26 V.S.A. § 5379 only by a notary holding OPR’s Special Endorsement. Vermont recognizes certain out-of-state notarial acts under § 5374; confirm acceptance with the department before booking a commissioned online notary.
- Where should I submit the completed statement?
- The form identifies the Colchester Police Department but does not give submission instructions. Contact the department to ask how to deliver it; confirm with the town or city clerk if unsure.