Do I need a notary for the Historic Review Board application?

No. The application has signature fields but no notary block, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Historic Review Board application?

Submit the completed application with the $50 fee, payable to the City of Elgin, at P.O. Box 591, Elgin, TX 78621. The form says applications are due ten days before a meeting.

What should I include with the application?

Provide current photos of the property and a drawing or sketch of the proposed exterior alteration. For signs, include wording, materials, colors, mounting specifications, and a sign design if possible.

What does the application ask applicants to describe?

It requests information about the applicant, property, owner, business, contractor, proposed sign, and alteration or repair, including intended start and completion dates.

Elgin, TX · Bastrop County

No notary required

Historic Review Board Application for Modifications to Historically Designated Properties

Property owners, business owners, and contractors use this application to request review of proposed changes to historically designated properties in Elgin.

What this form is

Use this application to request Elgin Historic Review Board review of proposed exterior alterations or repairs to historically designated properties, including signs. It asks for property, owner, business, contractor, sign, and project details; applicants should attach current property photos and drawings or sketches. Applications must be submitted at least ten days before a board meeting, and the form lists a $50 application fee.

Who needs it

Building owners, business owners, and contractors proposing exterior alterations or repairs to historically designated properties use this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application with the $50 fee, payable to the City of Elgin, at P.O. Box 591, Elgin, TX 78621. Applications are due ten days before the meeting.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application requests signatures but does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Historic Review Board application for modifications to historically designated properties.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, property, business, contractor, sign, and proposed alteration or repair details, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include current property photos and a drawing or sketch of the proposed exterior alteration; add sign details and a design if applicable.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and $50 fee, payable to the City of Elgin, at P.O. Box 591, Elgin, TX 78621, at least ten days before a meeting.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Historic Review Board application?: No. The application has signature fields but no notary block, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Historic Review Board application?: Submit the completed application with the $50 fee, payable to the City of Elgin, at P.O. Box 591, Elgin, TX 78621. The form says applications are due ten days before a meeting.
What should I include with the application?: Provide current photos of the property and a drawing or sketch of the proposed exterior alteration. For signs, include wording, materials, colors, mounting specifications, and a sign design if possible.
What does the application ask applicants to describe?: It requests information about the applicant, property, owner, business, contractor, proposed sign, and alteration or repair, including intended start and completion dates.

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This Historic Review Board Application for Modifications to Historically Designated Properties doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.