Stephenville, TX · Erath County

No notary required

Grading and Excavation Application

This application lets property owners or project applicants provide Stephenville with details about proposed grading or excavation work.

What this form is

Use this application for grading or excavation work covered by the form’s requirements, including excavation over 12 inches, work beneath sidewalks or asphalt, and introducing fill for development. It asks for applicant and project details, the work location and description, proposed dates, and whether plans, specifications, a pre-site picture, or other permits are provided. Site drawings are required.

Who needs it

Applicants planning excavation or grading activities described in the form’s requirements need to complete this application for the work.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists site drawings and other materials, but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Grading and Excavation Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in applicant and project details, describe the work and location, and provide proposed start and completion dates.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include site drawings. The form also asks whether plans, specifications, and a pre-site picture were provided.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What work does the Grading and Excavation Application cover?
The form describes permit requirements for activities such as excavation over 12 inches, work beneath sidewalks or asphalt, and adding fill material for development.
What information and attachments does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and project details, the work location and description, and proposed dates. Site drawings are required; it also asks whether plans, specifications, and a pre-site picture were provided.
Do I need a notary for the Grading and Excavation Application?
No. The application has an applicant signature and date but no notary block. The listed site drawings and other materials are not stated to require notarization.
How do I submit the Grading and Excavation Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Grading and Excavation Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.