Addison, TX · Dallas County
Trade Validation Application
A notarized form each trade subcontractor must submit for every Addison jobsite, sworn before a notary that the person named is the registered license holder's authorized signer.
- 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
Before starting work, general, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, or irrigation subcontractors on an Addison project must validate their role on that specific job. The license holder or authorized agent swears before a notary that the statements on the form are true, and the Town keeps the notarized validation on file before permits tied to that subcontractor proceed.
Who needs it
Trade subcontractors (general, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, irrigation) working on a permitted project in Addison, Texas.
Why it needs a notary
The form's Acknowledgement Certificate requires the trade license holder's signature to be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Trade Validation Application from Addison Development Services' Forms and Applications page.
- 2
Fill In Project and Trade Details
Enter the permit number, jobsite address, general contractor, and trade company information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the Acknowledgement Certificate before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Upload the notarized validation through the CSS Portal or deliver it to Addison Development Services before work begins.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Addison. 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 get the Addison Trade Validation Application notarized online?
- Fill in the project and subcontractor details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary to sign the Acknowledgement Certificate live over video.
- Do I need to notarize the Trade Validation Application?
- Yes. The form requires the trade license holder's signature to be sworn and subscribed before a notary before Addison will accept the validation.
- Who signs the Trade Validation Application?
- The registered subcontractor's license holder, or an authorized agent named on the Addison contractor registration, signs for each new jobsite.
- Can I use an online notary for a Town of Addison form?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the Town if you are unsure whether they will accept it.