Lancaster, TX · Dallas County
Subcontractor Validation Form
Registered subcontractors or their authorized designees use this form to validate subcontractor work on a building permit before that work begins.
What this form is
The City of Lancaster uses this form to validate subcontractors on a building permit instead of requiring individual permits for those trades. The registered subcontractor or an authorized designee must submit it before the subcontractor begins work. It asks for the permit and property details, contractor and subcontractor information, the submitting person’s signature and date, and the type and description of work.
Who needs it
A registered subcontractor or the subcontractor’s authorized designee must complete and submit this form before the subcontractor begins work.
How to submit it
Submit the form to the Building Inspections Office in person at 211 N. Henry Street, Lancaster, TX, or email it to [email protected] with the subject line “Validation & Property Address.”
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Subcontractor Validation Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the permit, property, contractor, subcontractor, submitting person, and work details; sign and date the form.
- 3
Check The Work Details
Specify the type of subcontractor work and describe the work if necessary.
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Submit To The City
Submit the form to the Building Inspections Office in person or by email before the subcontractor begins work.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Subcontractor Validation Form for?
- It validates subcontractor work on a building permit instead of securing individual permits for those trades. The form asks for permit, property, contractor, subcontractor, and work details.
- Who submits the Subcontractor Validation Form?
- The registered subcontractor or one of that subcontractor’s authorized designees submits the form before the subcontractor begins work.
- How do I submit the Subcontractor Validation Form?
- Submit it to the Building Inspections Office in person at 211 N. Henry Street, Lancaster, TX, or email [email protected] with the subject line “Validation & Property Address.”
- Do I need a notary for the Subcontractor Validation Form?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
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