Covington, VA · City of Covington
Volunteer Fire Department Membership Application
This six-page application is for adults seeking active membership in the Covington Volunteer Fire Department and includes a firefighter’s oath to be sworn 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 application collects personal, driving, health, and background information from people applying for active membership in the Covington Volunteer Fire Department. Applicants must be at least 18 and live within the stated membership boundaries, and the form requests a driving record transcript. It also includes an oath of firefighter to be administered after election to probationary membership.
Who needs it
Adults seeking active membership in the Covington Volunteer Fire Department who meet the age and residence requirements should complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the six-page Volunteer Fire Department Membership Application from the City of Covington website.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requested personal and background information, review the residence boundaries, and obtain the driving record transcript requested by the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the Oath of Firefighter.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the firefighter oath during the video session and complete the notarial process.
- 5
Submit To The Department
Submit the completed application, notarized oath, and driving record transcript to the Covington Volunteer Fire Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Covington. 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 the firefighter oath notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange to sign the Oath of Firefighter during a remote video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized oath with the application as directed by the department.
- Do I need to notarize the whole application?
- The form’s notarial block appears beneath the Oath of Firefighter and says it was subscribed and sworn to the notary. The application text does not identify the other sections as requiring notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. Virginia law also recognizes, as presumed valid, a notarial act performed in another state by a notary authorized to act there. Confirm the receiving department’s submission requirements.
- Who can apply for active membership?
- The form says active membership may be applied for by a person who is at least 18 years old and lives within the stated membership boundaries, with that location as their primary residence.
- Where should I submit the application?
- The form is an application to the Covington Volunteer Fire Department and asks applicants to include a driving record transcript. Confirm submission instructions and any current requirements with the department; confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.