Brownsville, TX · Cameron County
Permit Cancellation/Change Request
This form requests cancellation or a change to a building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sign, license, or other permit and is filed by the permit holder or an authorized agent.
- 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
Use this request to ask the Planning and Redevelopment Department to cancel or change a permit, identifying the permit type, number, project address, and reason for the request. The applicant certifies they are the license holder or an authorized agent, acknowledges responsibility for unpaid fees before cancellation, and agrees to indemnify the City for claims or damages caused by cancellation.
Who needs it
A permit license holder or authorized agent seeking cancellation or a change to a permit handled by the Planning and Redevelopment Department needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before the notary; the applicant signs the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Permit Cancellation/Change Request from the City of Brownsville.
- 2
Fill In the Request
Select the permit type and enter the permit, project, applicant, and reason details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the form's jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant certification during the video session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed request to the Planning and Redevelopment Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brownsville. 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 request a permit cancellation or change?
- Complete the permit details and reason for the request, sign the certification before a notary, then submit the form to the Planning and Redevelopment Department.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the applicant swore to and subscribed the form before a notary.
- Can I sign the form with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize the jurat during a video session.
- Who may submit this request?
- The form says the applicant must be the license holder or an authorized agent for the permit. It also states that unpaid fees must be paid before cancellation in the City's system; confirm with the city if unsure.