Do I need a notary for the Grading and Excavation Permit?

No. This document is signed and dated without a notary. The form does not identify any attached or related step as sworn or requiring notarization.

Who can submit the Grading and Excavation Permit application?

The form says the application may be submitted by the property owner, developer, or contractor for work that fills, grades, excavates, or otherwise disturbs property.

What documents may be required with the application?

Requirements depend on the project. The form lists grading and excavation plans and, when applicable, a stormwater pollution prevention plan, notice of intent, tree preservation approval, floodplain documentation, or public improvement permit approval.

How do I submit the Grading and Excavation Permit application?

The form lists the City of Palestine at 504 N. Queen St., Palestine, TX 75801. Submit the application to that address.

Palestine, TX · Anderson County

No notary required

Grading and Excavation Permit

Property owners, developers, and contractors use this application to request permission to fill, grade, excavate, or otherwise disturb property in Palestine.

What this form is

This application requests a City of Palestine permit for filling, grading, excavating, or otherwise disturbing property. The form identifies the project and property and includes the property owner's permission and acknowledgment of responsibilities. Depending on the project, the city may require grading plans and additional documents, such as a stormwater plan, notice of intent, or floodplain-related approval.

Who needs it

Property owners, developers, or contractors planning to fill, grade, excavate, or otherwise disturb property in Palestine need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Palestine at 504 N. Queen St., Palestine, TX 75801.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and no attached or related step is identified as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Grading and Excavation Permit application.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the project and property information, then complete the owner and applicant statements and signatures.
3
Gather Applicable Documents
Include project documents that apply, such as grading plans or the listed stormwater, tree preservation, floodplain, or public improvement documents.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the City of Palestine at 504 N. Queen St., Palestine, TX 75801.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Grading and Excavation Permit?: No. This document is signed and dated without a notary. The form does not identify any attached or related step as sworn or requiring notarization.
Who can submit the Grading and Excavation Permit application?: The form says the application may be submitted by the property owner, developer, or contractor for work that fills, grades, excavates, or otherwise disturbs property.
What documents may be required with the application?: Requirements depend on the project. The form lists grading and excavation plans and, when applicable, a stormwater pollution prevention plan, notice of intent, tree preservation approval, floodplain documentation, or public improvement permit approval.
How do I submit the Grading and Excavation Permit application?: The form lists the City of Palestine at 504 N. Queen St., Palestine, TX 75801. Submit the application to that address.

Need something notarized?

This Grading and Excavation Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.