What permit types can I select on the MEP Permit Application?

The application lets you select mechanical, electrical, or plumbing. It also asks whether the project is residential or commercial and whether it involves new work, an addition, or repairs.

Do I need a notary for the MEP Permit Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The applicant signs and dates it; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the MEP Permit Application?

Email the completed, legible, signed application to buildingdepartment@portlavaca.org, with supporting documents if applicable. The form says the contractor must be registered with the city.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant, property owner, project, and contractor information, including the property address, construction value, and scope of work.

Port Lavaca, TX · Calhoun County

No notary required

MEP Permit Application

This application lets property owners or their representatives request a mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permit for residential or commercial project work.

What this form is

Use this application to request a mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permit for a residential or commercial project involving new work, an addition, or repairs. It asks for applicant, property owner, project, and contractor information, including the construction value and scope of work. The applicant agrees to follow applicable codes, laws, and ordinances, and the form notes that the contractor must be registered with the city.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permit for residential or commercial new work, additions, or repairs must complete this application.

How to submit it

Email the completed, signed application and supporting documents, if applicable, to [email protected]. The form lists a $100 trade permit fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it 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 MEP Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete And Sign
Select the permit type and fill in the applicant, owner, project, and contractor information. Sign and date the application.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include supporting documents if applicable, and ensure the contractor is registered with the city.
4
Submit To The City
Email the completed application and applicable supporting documents to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What permit types can I select on the MEP Permit Application?: The application lets you select mechanical, electrical, or plumbing. It also asks whether the project is residential or commercial and whether it involves new work, an addition, or repairs.
Do I need a notary for the MEP Permit Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The applicant signs and dates it; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the MEP Permit Application?: Email the completed, legible, signed application to [email protected], with supporting documents if applicable. The form says the contractor must be registered with the city.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant, property owner, project, and contractor information, including the property address, construction value, and scope of work.

Need something notarized?

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