Do I need a notary for the Building or Demolition Application?

No—the application has a signature and date line, not a notary block. The listed asbestos survey is not described as sworn or notarized.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and contractor information, the construction or demolition address, legal description, approximate building value, intended use, zoning, and square footage.

What should demolition applicants include?

The form asks demolition applicants to include a copy of the asbestos survey for the areas to be renovated or demolished.

How do I submit the application?

The form identifies the Planning Department but does not give a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

Socorro, TX · El Paso County

No notary required

Building Or Demolition Application

This application collects project and applicant details from people seeking city approval for building or demolition work in Socorro.

What this form is

The Building or Demolition Application is for proposed construction or demolition in Socorro. It collects applicant and contractor details, the project address and legal description, approximate building value, intended use, zoning, and square footage. Demolition applicants are asked to include an asbestos survey; the form also describes permit conditions, non-refundable fees, and different expiration periods for commercial and residential applications.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a building or demolition permit in Socorro should complete this form with the relevant project details.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the Planning Department.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks demolition applicants to include an asbestos survey, but does not say that survey is sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building or Demolition Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, contractor, project address, legal description, and other requested project details.
3
Gather The Asbestos Survey
For demolition, include the asbestos survey for areas to be renovated or demolished.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building or Demolition Application?: No—the application has a signature and date line, not a notary block. The listed asbestos survey is not described as sworn or notarized.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and contractor information, the construction or demolition address, legal description, approximate building value, intended use, zoning, and square footage.
What should demolition applicants include?: The form asks demolition applicants to include a copy of the asbestos survey for the areas to be renovated or demolished.
How do I submit the application?: The form identifies the Planning Department but does not give a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Building Or Demolition Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.