Dothan, AL · Houston County
Water Well Permit Application
The City of Dothan Water Well Permit Application requests well and applicant details from a well contractor or owner seeking permission to drill a water well.
- 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
Use this application to request permission to drill a water well in Dothan. It asks for applicant and owner contact details, the well’s location, size, depth, capacity, intended use, and where overflow will go; it also includes a $50 fee section and spaces for city approval and permit information. The applicant or owner and the person in charge of drilling sign before a notary as part of the application.
Who needs it
A well contractor or owner seeking permission to drill a water well in Dothan should complete this application and provide the requested well details.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a sworn-and-subscribed jurat-style block for the applicant (owner) and person in charge of drilling to sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Water Well Permit Application from the City of Dothan.
- 2
Fill In The Well Details
Complete the applicant, owner, contractor, location, and well information requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn-and-subscribed section.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant (owner) and person in charge of drilling sign before the notary during the session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed, notarized application to the City of Dothan for review and permit processing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dothan. 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 Water Well Permit Application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant (owner) and person in charge of drilling must sign the sworn statement before the notary during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed section with notary spaces for the applicant (owner) and the person in charge of drilling.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the state when it complies with the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Ask Dothan whether it accepts this application’s sworn notarization remotely; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests applicant, contractor, and owner details; well location, size, depth, capacity, use, and overflow discharge information; and includes fee and city permit sections.