Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness?

No. The application has a space for the applicant’s signature and date but no notary block; the listed attachments do not require notarization or an oath.

How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness?

The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

What materials must accompany the application?

The form lists property and adjacent-property photographs, a brief letter describing the work, elevation drawings, and additional sign drawings when the proposal includes signs or lettering.

What project information does the application request?

It asks for the project address, applicant name, phone number, mailing address, and email, followed by the applicant’s printed name, signature, and date.

Bonham, TX · Fannin County

No notary required

Certificate of Appropriateness

This application requests review of proposed work in Bonham’s Heritage District Architectural Overlay and is completed by the project applicant.

What this form is

The Certificate of Appropriateness is for proposed development, rehabilitation, remodeling, and exterior changes within the Heritage District Architectural Overlay. It asks for the project address and applicant contact information, and requires supporting materials such as property photographs, a work description, and elevation drawings. Sign proposals also require a scale drawing with specified details.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing work within the Heritage District Architectural Overlay should complete this application and provide the required project materials.

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; the text does not identify any attachment or related step requiring notarization or an oath.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness PDF.
2
Complete Applicant Details
Enter the project address and applicant contact information, then provide the printed name, signature, and date.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include property and adjacent-property photographs, a brief work description, elevation drawings, and any required sign drawings.
4
Submit To The City
The form does not state how to submit it; check the city website for current submission details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness?: No. The application has a space for the applicant’s signature and date but no notary block; the listed attachments do not require notarization or an oath.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness?: The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What materials must accompany the application?: The form lists property and adjacent-property photographs, a brief letter describing the work, elevation drawings, and additional sign drawings when the proposal includes signs or lettering.
What project information does the application request?: It asks for the project address, applicant name, phone number, mailing address, and email, followed by the applicant’s printed name, signature, and date.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Appropriateness doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.