Midlothian, TX · Ellis County
Solicitor Permit Application
A sworn application anyone going door-to-door in Midlothian to sell non-food items must file with the Police Department's Code Enforcement Division before soliciting.
- 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 City of Midlothian requires door-to-door solicitors to obtain a permit through the Police Department's Code Enforcement Division. The application collects identity, business, and background information and must be signed in front of a notary; the form explicitly instructs applicants not to sign until a notary is present, and city staff are barred from notarizing it themselves.
Who needs it
Anyone planning to go door-to-door in Midlothian to sell non-food goods or services on behalf of themselves or a business.
Why it needs a notary
The form states plainly that it must be notarized before submission and that the applicant should not sign until a notary is present, followed by a full jurat block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Solicitor Permit Application from the City of Midlothian website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete your identity, business, and background information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the jurat in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application with the $50 fee to Code Enforcement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Midlothian. 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
- Do I need my Midlothian solicitor permit notarized?
- Yes. The application states it must be notarized before submission and instructs applicants not to sign until a notary is present.
- How do I get my solicitor application notarized online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your identity, and sign it during a live video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Can Midlothian city staff notarize my solicitor permit?
- No. The form states Community Services staff will not notarize it, so applicants must find their own notary, including an online one.
- What documents do I need for the Midlothian solicitor permit?
- A copy of your driver's license, proof of insurance if driving, your current business license, and a 2x2 photo for the permit ID.
- Will Midlothian accept a remote online notarization?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by a commissioned online notary; check with the Code Enforcement Division if unsure.