Socorro, TX · El Paso County
Application for a Certificate of Registration to Operate a Credit Access Business
This four-page application requests a certificate of registration for a credit access business operating at a Socorro location and is filed by the business applicant.
- 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
The application collects business and applicant details, information about owners and people with financial interests, and documentation supporting the registration. It asks for a current state license, a certificate of occupancy, and a $50 nonrefundable fee. The city requires registration for each credit access business location; completed original applications and the fee are mailed or delivered to the Planning and Zoning Department, and incomplete applications will not be processed.
Who needs it
A credit access business applicant seeking registration for a Socorro location must complete this form and provide the listed supporting documents and application fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Texas jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the truth, completeness, and correctness of the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the four-page credit access business registration application and review its fields, attachment checklist, and submission instructions.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter business, applicant, owner, and financial-interest information, and prepare the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification and the completed application ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the video session before the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Mail or deliver the completed original application and nonrefundable fee to Socorro’s Planning and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Socorro. 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 this application notarized online?
- Complete the application first, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Have valid identification and the application ready, and sign and swear to it during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a Texas jurat stating that it is subscribed and sworn before a notary. Sign and swear to the application in the notary’s presence, including during an online session.
- What documents and fee does the application list?
- The attachment checklist lists a copy of the current state license and a current certificate of occupancy. It also lists a nonrefundable $50 application fee; confirm with the city if unsure about submission details.
- Can I use online notarization for this Texas application?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize the jurat by video; check city submission preferences if you have questions.
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