Rowlett, TX · Dallas County
Fence Permit Application
This application requests a City of Rowlett permit for fence construction and is filed by an applicant providing project, property, fence, and contractor 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
Use this two-page application to request permission to construct a fence and provide the property address, project details, fence specifications, and applicant contact information. A survey or site plan showing the fence location is required, and the form says a homeowner fence waiver must be signed and notarized. The waiver addresses fence placement over utility or drainage easements and the City's or utility company's access rights.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Rowlett fence permit should complete the application, and the property owner must complete the notarized waiver when it applies.
Why it needs a notary
The waiver contains a sworn jurat stating the signer personally appeared and swore to the statements; the property owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the City of Rowlett Fence Permit Application and review the application and property-owner waiver.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the project and property details, provide the required survey or site plan, and complete the waiver if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notary session for the property owner who must sign the waiver.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner appears by video and signs the waiver before the notary administers the oath.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized waiver when applicable, and required survey or site plan to the City of Rowlett.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rowlett. 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 fence waiver notarized?
- Complete the applicable waiver selections and property address, then sign the waiver during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to notarize the entire fence permit application?
- The form specifies that the homeowner fence waiver must be signed and notarized. The application also has an applicant signature, but no notarial block appears on that portion.
- Can I sign the waiver with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the property-owner waiver cover?
- It explains that a fence may be placed over a utility easement and that the City or utility company may remove it for access without replacing it or compensating the owner.