Do I need a notary for the septic permit application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. The owner signs the application, and the installer or designer signs and dates the technical information.

What attachments does the application require?

Attach verification of the legal description, such as a deed, plat map, survey, or other documentation. Soil/site evaluation information must be attached for review; planning materials are required if applicable.

Can I begin construction before the permit is authorized?

No. The form says not to begin construction before obtaining authorization to construct and warns that unauthorized construction can result in civil or administrative penalties.

Elmendorf, TX · Bexar County

No notary required

Application for Septic Permit

Property owners and their septic system professionals use this application to request a permit for an on-site sewage facility in Elmendorf.

What this form is

The City of Elmendorf application requests a permit for a new on-site sewage facility and collects property, owner, water source, building, site evaluator, and installer information. Applicants must attach verification of the property’s legal description, such as a deed, plat map, or survey; soil/site evaluation information is also required, with planning materials attached if applicable. Do not begin construction before receiving authorization.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a permit for a new on-site sewage facility, with technical information completed by the installer or designer, need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner signs the application, and the installer or designer signs and dates the technical information.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the City of Elmendorf application for an on-site sewage facility permit.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the owner, property, water source, building, site evaluator, and installer information requested.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach legal-description verification and soil/site evaluation information; include planning materials if applicable.
4
Sign and Submit
Have the owner sign and date the application and the installer or designer sign and date the technical information, then submit it to the city.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the septic permit application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. The owner signs the application, and the installer or designer signs and dates the technical information.
How do I submit the septic permit application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What attachments does the application require?: Attach verification of the legal description, such as a deed, plat map, survey, or other documentation. Soil/site evaluation information must be attached for review; planning materials are required if applicable.
Can I begin construction before the permit is authorized?: No. The form says not to begin construction before obtaining authorization to construct and warns that unauthorized construction can result in civil or administrative penalties.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Septic Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.