Trophy Club, TX · Denton County
Meritorious Exception Application
This application lets a property owner or applicant request a meritorious exception to the sign ordinance and provide the details and supporting materials for the appeal.
- 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 form to describe the requested exception, explain the special or unique conditions supporting it, and provide a sign diagram, site plan, or other information to explain the case. The form includes space for property and applicant details, owner authorization when the applicant is not the owner, and the applicant’s sworn certification. Submit it to the Town of Trophy Club for a meritorious exception appeal.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a meritorious exception to the sign ordinance should complete the form and provide the requested case details and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Texas county jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to me”; the applicant signs the certification before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Meritorious Exception Application from the Town of Trophy Club.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the exception and grounds, and gather the requested supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the online notarization session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the Town of Trophy Club.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Trophy Club. 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 notarized portion?
- Complete the application, then sign the certification before the notary. The notary completes the county jurat, including the sworn statement, date, signature, and commission expiration.
- Do I need to attach a site plan and sign diagram?
- The form asks for detailed sign diagrams and a site plan showing the sign location to scale, plus other drawings or information needed to explain the case.
- Can I sign this application 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 if the applicant is not the property owner?
- The form says the property owner must sign to authorize the applicant or the owner’s authorized designee to apply and appeal before the P&Z and Town Council.