Tequesta, FL · Palm Beach County
Building Permit Application
The building permit application used by the City of Tequesta — the owner's signature must be notarized before the permit is issued.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Tequesta · Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida
- Notarization
- Required — sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- tequesta.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- Florida-licensed 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
Tequesta uses this application as the master form for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. Under Florida Statute 713.135 and applicable county amendments, the property owner's signature on the application must be notarized so the Building Department can confirm the owner authorized the work before issuing the permit.
Who needs it
Tequesta homeowners or licensed contractors filing for any building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit.
Why it needs a notary
Florida Statute 713.135 requires the owner's signature on the permit application to be notarized before Tequesta issues the permit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Get the form
Download the Building Permit Application from the City of Tequesta building department.
- 2
Fill it out
Complete every required field — but do not sign yet. The notary must witness your signature.
- 3
Have your ID ready
Have a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) on hand.
- 4
Meet the online notary
Connect with a Rush Notary Florida-commissioned online notary over secure video — no appointment or travel needed.
- 5
Sign and get notarized
Sign while the notary watches; they verify your identity and apply the notarial seal.
- 6
Submit to the city
Download your notarized Building Permit Application and submit it to the City of Tequesta.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tequesta. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed Florida 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
- Does the Tequesta building permit application need to be notarized?
- Yes. Under Florida Statute 713.135, the property owner's signature on the permit application must be notarized so the City of Tequesta can confirm the owner authorized the work before issuing the permit.
- Who signs the Tequesta building permit application?
- The property owner (or an authorized agent designated by a notarized authorization). The owner's notarized signature is what lets Tequesta process the permit.
- Can I notarize my permit application online?
- Yes — Rush Notary's licensed Florida online notaries can notarize your Tequesta permit application by secure video in minutes.
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