Rowlett, TX · Dallas County
Subcontractor Validation Form
This form lets a registered subcontractor or an authorized designer validate the subcontractor’s work on an existing building permit instead of obtaining a separate permit for each trade.
- 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
When a building permit has been submitted or issued for a project, the city requires subcontractors to validate onto that permit rather than secure individual permits for each trade. The form identifies the permit, subcontractor, trade, and specific work being validated, and must be submitted before that subcontractor begins work. Any rescission of a subcontractor validation must be made in writing.
Who needs it
A registered subcontractor or an authorized designer listed on the subcontractor’s contractor registration form must complete and submit this form before the subcontractor starts work.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn jurat stating the signer appeared, was sworn, and declared the statements true; the registered subcontractor or authorized designer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Subcontractor Validation Form from the City of Rowlett.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the permit, subcontractor, trade, and specific work details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the signer.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and complete the form’s sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed form to the city before the subcontractor begins work.
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 complete the Subcontractor Validation Form?
- Enter the permit and subcontractor details, identify the trade and specific work, then have the signer complete the sworn jurat before submitting the form to the city.
- Do I need a separate permit for each trade?
- The form says subcontractors must validate onto a building permit that has been submitted or issued, instead of securing individual permits for each trade.
- Who can sign the validation form?
- The form says it must be signed by the registered subcontractor or one of that subcontractor’s authorized designers listed on the contractor registration form.
- Can I use an online notary for this sworn form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Gov't Code ch. 406, subch. C. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts this form notarized online.