League City, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

Letter of Authorization Form

Property owners use this form to appoint a representative when someone other than the owner applies for a project through the Planning Department.

What this form is

The Letter of Authorization lets a property owner appoint another person to act as the representative for a project application. The form says to complete it when the applicant differs from the property owner, and each property owner must complete a separate letter. It asks for owner and property details, the representative and company, and the owner’s signature and date; company or organization owners must provide proof of signatory authority.

Who needs it

A property owner needs this form when the project applicant is someone else; each property owner must complete a separate letter.

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; company or organization owners must provide proof of signatory authority with it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Letter of Authorization Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the property owner and property details, name the representative and company, and provide the owner’s contact information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachment

    If a company or organization owns the property, provide proof of signatory authority with the letter.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the property owner sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Letter of Authorization for?
It lets a property owner appoint a representative for a project when the applicant differs from the owner. The owner also accepts the responsibilities described on the form.
Who must complete this form?
The property owner completes and signs it if the applicant is someone else. Each property owner must complete a separate letter.
Do I need a notary for this Letter of Authorization?
No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. If a company or organization owns the property, proof of signatory authority must be provided with the letter.
How do I submit the Letter of Authorization?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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