DeSoto, TX · Dallas County
Contractor Registration Application
This application registers contractors with the City of DeSoto and is filed by contractors who provide the requested business, license, insurance, and contact information.
- 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
The application collects business and contractor details, including the contractor type, license information, and owner or license holder’s signature. Contractors must provide the listed supporting license documents and a general liability insurance policy of at least $1,000,000 naming the City as certificate holder. The form must be notarized if someone else registers for the contractor or if the contractor registers by mail; registration is valid for one year.
Who needs it
Contractors registering with the City of DeSoto must complete this application and provide the documents and insurance information listed for their contractor type.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn jurat stating the signer appeared before the notary and swore the statements were true; the owner, officer, or license holder signs before the notary when required.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Contractor Registration Application from the City of DeSoto.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Print clearly and complete the contractor, business, contact, and license information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If notarization is required, arrange an online notary session before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application in the online notary’s presence and complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Provide the completed application, required supporting documents, insurance information, and registration fee to the City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from DeSoto. 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
- When does this application need to be notarized?
- The form says notarization is required if another person registers for you or if you register by mail.
- How do I complete the notary section?
- Sign before the notary when notarization is required. The notary completes the sworn jurat, including the date and signature.
- Do I need to include supporting documents?
- The form lists current applicable state, irrigator, backflow, or electrical licenses; backflow testers must include gauge calibration certification. It also requires at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance naming the City as certificate holder.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C, and Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001. A commissioned online notary can perform remote notarization; confirm with the city if unsure.
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Contractor Registration Application in other Dallas County cities
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