Do I need a notary for the Billboard Permit Application?

No. The application has a signer certification, but no notary block; submit the required site plan as an attachment.

How do I submit the Billboard Permit Application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Call (940) 668-4799 to schedule the required final inspection.

What must accompany the application?

A site plan is required. It must show the property shape and dimensions, roads and buildings, known utilities and easements, and proposed physical changes, including the sign location.

Does each billboard need a separate permit?

Yes. The application states that separate permits are required for each sign and that permits are not transferable from one location to another.

Gainesville, TX · Cooke County

No notary required

Billboard Construction & Annual Permit Application

This application is for billboard owners or contractors seeking a City of Gainesville permit for billboard construction or an annual permit.

What this form is

The City of Gainesville Community Services Department application collects sign and property details, project valuation and description, and owner and contractor contact information. A site plan must accompany the application, and separate permits are required for each sign; permits are not transferable between locations. The applicant certifies the information and compliance with applicable laws and ordinances, and all permits require a final inspection.

Who needs it

Billboard owners or their contractors need this application when seeking a City of Gainesville billboard construction or annual permit.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says applicants are responsible for calling (940) 668-4799 to schedule the final inspection.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the application, and the required site plan is submitted as an attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Billboard Construction & Annual Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide sign, property owner, and contractor information, along with the project valuation and description.
3
Prepare The Site Plan
Attach a site plan showing the property, roads, buildings, utilities, easements, and proposed sign location.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application and site plan to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Billboard Permit Application?: No. The application has a signer certification, but no notary block; submit the required site plan as an attachment.
How do I submit the Billboard Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Call (940) 668-4799 to schedule the required final inspection.
What must accompany the application?: A site plan is required. It must show the property shape and dimensions, roads and buildings, known utilities and easements, and proposed physical changes, including the sign location.
Does each billboard need a separate permit?: Yes. The application states that separate permits are required for each sign and that permits are not transferable from one location to another.

Need something notarized?

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