Horizon City, TX · El Paso County
Home Occupation License Application
This application registers a home-based business or care facility with Horizon City and is completed by the resident applicant seeking a new or renewed home occupation license.
- 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 three-page application to describe the proposed home occupation, answer questions about the property and business, and provide information specific to child or adult care facilities when applicable. Horizon City requires a complete application, fee, and supporting documents listed in the checklist; rented homes require an affidavit. The license runs from January 1 through December 31 and may be renewed annually.
Who needs it
A Horizon City resident applying for or renewing a home occupation license should complete this form and provide the required supporting documents and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the applicant named in the acknowledgment must appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Home Occupation License Application from Horizon City.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Provide applicant, property, business, and questionnaire information; complete the care-facility section if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear for the video session and sign the application as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, required supporting documents, and fee to Horizon City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Horizon City. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when directed, and follow the notary’s instructions for completing the acknowledgment.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The form includes an acknowledgment block for the applicant’s signature. The applicant must acknowledge signing before a notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The checklist names an El Paso County assumed name, state sales tax identification number, and an affidavit if you rent. Additional licenses, inspection reports, training certificates, and other documents may apply to your business.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001.