Petal, MS · Forrest County
Application for Transfer of Electrical License
This application requests transfer of an electrical license in Petal and is completed by an applicant who provides license, insurance, business-history, and identification documents for review.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Petal · Petal, Forrest County, Mississippi
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cityofpetal.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 City of Petal Building Department application asks an electrical license applicant to provide proof of a qualifying license, liability insurance, business history, and identification. The Electrical Examining Board reviews the application and supporting materials; if approved, the applicant must obtain a $2,000 contractor’s bond before a permit is issued. The form also requests an examination-confirmation letter and a local recommendation letter.
Who needs it
An electrical license holder seeking a transfer in Petal must complete this application and provide the listed supporting documents for the City’s review.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Personally appeared before me” notarial block referencing the State of Mississippi and county; the applicant must sign the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Petal Application for Transfer of Electrical License.
- 2
Gather Supporting Documents
Collect the license, insurance, business-history, and identification documents listed on the form, plus the requested letters.
- 3
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant and business details, but wait to sign until the notarial appointment.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and confirm the City will accept the notarized form.
- 5
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicant statement during the online notary session.
- 6
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application, supporting documents, and requested letters to the City of Petal for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Petal. 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 apply to transfer an electrical license in Petal?
- Complete the application, provide the listed license, insurance, business-history, and identification documents, and arrange the requested letters. Submit the materials for review by the City’s Electrical Examining Board.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant must sign in front of a notary, and that the applicant’s statement must be notarized.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Mississippi has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Mississippi law recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state; confirm acceptance and signing arrangements with the City before booking.
- What documents and letters does the application request?
- The form requests proof of a qualifying electrical license, liability insurance, business history, and identification. It also requests an examination-confirmation letter and a local recommendation letter; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.