Highland Park, TX · Dallas County
Flood Plain Permit Application
This application requests a Highland Park flood plain permit and is filed by a property owner or authorized agent proposing work in a flood plain.
- 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 describes the property, its use, proposed work, and the estimated value of the work. Applicants must submit it to the flood plain administrator and request a pre-application conference to learn what information is needed to evaluate the project. The form also includes owner acknowledgments about flood hazards, construction requirements, and permission for inspections; the administrator section records the review and permit decision.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent proposing work that requires a Highland Park flood plain permit should submit this application to the flood plain administrator.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notary acknowledgment block stating that the signer appeared and is known to the notary; the property owner or authorized agent signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Flood Plain Permit Application and checklist from Highland Park.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the property, proposed work, and estimated work value. Request a pre-application conference to learn what supporting information is needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have valid identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Wait to sign until the online notary directs you during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and required supporting information to Highland Park's flood plain administrator.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highland Park. 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 flood plain permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, book with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Then submit the notarized application and requested project information to Highland Park.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form includes a notary block for the owner's or authorized agent's signature. Sign in the notary's presence, and confirm with the city if unsure about submission requirements.
- Can I notarize this application online in Texas?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature during a remote video session.
- What project information may Highland Park request?
- The checklist may call for maps, improvement plans, acreage figures, engineering analyses, cross sections, erosion control and landscape plans, and a list of materials and work methods.