San Antonio, TX · Bexar County
Certificate of Occupancy Gaming Devices Affidavit
A notarized affidavit businesses with coin-operated or electronic game machines sign confirming their equipment does not qualify as an illegal gambling device.
- 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
Any San Antonio business with gaming devices on the premises must swear that the machines meet the Texas Penal Code's bona fide amusement exception and are not illegal gambling devices, since the city's Unified Development Code does not permit gambling establishments. The applicant's statement must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public in Bexar County as part of the Certificate of Occupancy process.
Who needs it
Business owners in San Antonio operating amusement or gaming machines who must certify the equipment is not an illegal gambling device.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit closes with 'STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF BEXAR... Sworn to and subscribed before me,' making notarization mandatory.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Gaming Devices Affidavit from the San Antonio DSD Documents Online library.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Fill in the business name, address, and description of the gaming devices.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment to be sworn before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your Certificate of Occupancy application through DSD.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Antonio. 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 notarize the San Antonio gaming devices affidavit?
- Complete the business information, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and witnesses the sworn statement.
- Do I need a notary for a gaming devices affidavit?
- Yes. The affidavit must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public in Bexar County before your Certificate of Occupancy request is processed.
- What counts as an illegal gambling device in Texas?
- Under Penal Code Section 47.01(4), a device that awards prizes determined by chance is a gambling device unless it fits the bona fide amusement exception for non-cash prizes under a set value.
- Can an online notary complete this San Antonio form?
- Yes, a commissioned online notary can complete the jurat remotely; check with the city if unsure about their specific process.