Somerset, TX · Bexar County
Master License Holder Permit Authorization
A notarized authorization a Texas state-licensed master trade holder signs granting another person permission to pull a building permit on their behalf in Somerset.
- 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
When someone other than the licensed master electrician, plumber, or mechanical contractor needs to pull a permit for a project, the City of Somerset's Building Permit Application requires the license holder to sign an authorization accepting full responsibility for the work performed. The signature must be acknowledged before a notary public, who completes the jurat and applies a seal before the city will accept the permit application.
Who needs it
Texas state-licensed master electricians, plumbers, or mechanical contractors authorizing another individual to pull a building permit on their behalf in Somerset.
Why it needs a notary
The authorization reads 'This instrument was acknowledged before me... a Notary Public's Signature... Commission Expires,' a standard Texas acknowledgment requiring notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Building Permit Application from the City of Somerset website.
- 2
Complete the Authorization
Fill in the license holder's name, license type, license number, and the person authorized to pull the permit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the license holder to sign before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary completes the acknowledgment and seal.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized authorization with your building permit application at Somerset City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Somerset. 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 a Somerset master license holder authorization?
- Complete the authorization section naming who will pull the permit, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and completes the acknowledgment.
- Do I need a notary for this Somerset building permit form?
- Yes. The authorization page must be acknowledged before a notary public before the City of Somerset will accept the permit application.
- Who signs this authorization?
- The Texas state-licensed master electrician, plumber, or mechanical contractor whose license is being used to pull the permit.
- Can an online notary complete this Bexar County acknowledgment?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018; check with the city if unsure about their specific submission requirements.