Lancaster, TX · Dallas County
Apartment/Hotel/Motel License Application
This application registers an apartment complex, hotel, or motel with the City of Lancaster; the owner or license holder and property manager provide property, business, 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 form collects property and business details, unit counts, owner or license holder information, and property manager and emergency contact details. The City of Lancaster uses it to register an apartment complex, hotel, or motel; registration is valid for a calendar year and expires December 31. The form says both signatures must be notarized unless the signers appear in person, and lists identification and mailing requirements.
Who needs it
An owner, officer, license holder, or authorized agent registering an apartment complex, hotel, or motel in Lancaster completes the application with the property manager.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two Texas jurat blocks; the owner/officer or license holder and property manager sign and swear before a notary unless appearing in person.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Apartment/Hotel/Motel License Application from the City of Lancaster.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the property, business, owner or license holder, and property manager details and review the information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for both signers, unless they will appear in person as the form allows.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner or license holder and property manager sign and swear before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the City of Lancaster and follow its instructions for identification and mailing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lancaster. 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 notarize the Lancaster license application online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The owner or license holder and property manager sign and swear during the video session; follow the city’s submission instructions.
- Do I need to notarize both signatures?
- The form says both signatures must be notarized unless appearing in person. It provides separate jurat blocks for the owner or license holder and the property manager.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. The form does not specify whether the city accepts an online-notarized application, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else must I include when registering by mail?
- The form says to provide copies of identifications, such as a driver’s license, and include a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the payment receipt.