Gainesville, TX · Cooke County

No notary required

Contractor Registration Application

Contractors use this application to register with the City of Gainesville and provide business, contact, license, insurance, and experience information.

What this form is

The application collects the contractor’s business type, applicant and business details, contact information, and signature. Contractors seeking registration submit copies of a driver’s license, liability insurance, and applicable licenses; general contractors must also provide proof of experience. The form states that the fee follows the current fee schedule, registration expires one year after its start date, and annual renewal is required.

Who needs it

Contractors seeking registration with Gainesville, including general contractors, must complete the application and provide the attachments listed on the form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach copies of a driver’s license, liability insurance, applicable licenses, and general contractors’ proof of experience.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Contractor Registration Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Select the business type and enter applicant, business, and contact information. Print your name, sign, and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach copies of a driver’s license, liability insurance, and applicable licenses. General contractors must include proof of experience.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application 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 Contractor Registration Application?
No. The application asks for a signature and date, but has no notary block. Attach the listed license, insurance, and experience documents as applicable.
How do I submit the Contractor Registration Application?
The form does not give a submission address or contact. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What attachments does the application require?
Attach copies of a driver’s license, liability insurance, and applicable licenses. General contractors must also provide proof of experience, such as a website or references.

Need something notarized?

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