Stephenville, TX · Erath County
Solicitation Permit Application
A sworn permit application commercial solicitors and distributors must file with the Stephenville Police Department before soliciting sales door-to-door.
- 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 Stephenville requires commercial solicitors and distributors to obtain a special permit under city ordinance before soliciting orders for goods or services. The authorized signer certifies the information is true and correct, consents to a background check, and the form instructs the applicant not to sign until a notary is present, followed by a full jurat.
Who needs it
Anyone authorized to sign for a business that plans to solicit sales of goods or services door-to-door in Stephenville.
Why it needs a notary
The form states 'DO NOT SIGN this application until a notary is present' and includes a jurat requiring the signature to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Solicitation Permit Application from the City of Stephenville website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business and applicant information per Ordinance 112.
- 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 and fee to the Stephenville Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stephenville. 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 Stephenville solicitation permit notarized?
- Yes. The form explicitly states not to sign until a notary is present, and it includes a jurat that must be sworn to before a notary public.
- How do I get the solicitation application notarized online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your identity, and sign it during a live video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Who submits the Stephenville solicitation permit?
- The application is submitted to the Stephenville Police Department along with a $25 non-refundable investigation fee.
- Do I need this permit for every solicitor on my team?
- Check with the Stephenville Police Department, as the permit covers a business and the individuals soliciting under it as described in Ordinance 112.
- Can a commissioned online notary handle this form?
- Texas recognizes jurats taken by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.