Odessa, TX · Ector County
General Contractor Registration
Contractors use this application to register with Odessa and provide company, owner, and authorized-agent information before seeking applicable city permits.
What this form is
This application registers a general contractor with Odessa and is valid for two years from the application date; the form says a new registration is required if listed information changes. Contractors must apply for and obtain required city permits before undertaking covered construction work. The form requests company and owner or manager details, work types, years in business, authorized agents, and a signed certification.
Who needs it
Contractors seeking permits for covered work in Odessa use this application to register their company and identify authorized agents.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form to the Building Inspection Division at 411 W. 8th St., Odessa, TX; the form lists [email protected] and fax (432) 335-3256.
About notarization
This registration is signed and dated without a notary; it requests a copy of the owner's or manager's valid photo ID, but no sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Registration
Download the General Contractor Registration PDF.
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Complete The Application
Print legibly or type the requested company, owner or manager, work-type, and authorized-agent information.
- 3
Gather The Requested ID Copy
Attach a legible copy of the owner's or manager's current, valid government-issued photo ID showing a permanent address.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the form to Odessa's Building Inspection Division using the contact details listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the General Contractor Registration for?
- Contractors use it to register with Odessa and provide company, owner or manager, work-type, and authorized-agent details when seeking applicable city permits.
- Do I need a notary for General Contractor Registration?
- No. Sign and date the registration without a notary. The form requests a copy of the owner's or manager's valid photo ID, but does not identify a sworn attachment.
- How do I submit General Contractor Registration?
- Submit it to the Building Inspection Division at 411 W. 8th St., Odessa, TX. The form also lists [email protected] and fax (432) 335-3256.
- How long is the registration valid?
- The form states that registration is valid for two years from the application date and that a new registration is required when listed information changes.