Do I need a notary for the Outdoor Burning Permit?

No. The applicant signs and dates the form; it does not include a notary block.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and contact details, the approved location, material to be burned, distance to the nearest public roadway, and an estimate of the material volume.

What materials does the form prohibit from being burned?

The form lists materials including treated lumber, tires, plastics, wire, asbestos-containing materials, asphalt roofing, and household trash. It says prohibited materials must be removed to an approved landfill.

Santa Fe, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

Outdoor Burning Permit

Santa Fe residents seeking permission to burn outdoors use this application to provide applicant, location, material, and burn-volume information.

What this form is

The Outdoor Burning Permit application is for people seeking approval to conduct outdoor burning in Santa Fe. It asks for applicant and contact details, the approved location, permitted material, distance to the nearest public roadway, and an estimate of the material volume. The form also explains prohibited materials and requires the applicant to sign and date an acknowledgment of the city's outdoor burning rules.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking a City of Santa Fe permit for outdoor burning needs to complete this application and provide the requested burn-site details.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Call Santa Fe Police Department before each burn at (409) 925-2000.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Outdoor Burning Permit application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Print or type the requested applicant, contact, location, material, roadway-distance, and estimated-volume information.
3
Review And Sign
Review the prohibited-material list and permit conditions, then sign and date the acknowledgment.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
5
Notify Before Each Burn
Call Santa Fe Police Department before each burn at (409) 925-2000.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Outdoor Burning Permit?: No. The applicant signs and dates the form; it does not include a notary block.
How do I submit the Outdoor Burning Permit?: Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. Call Santa Fe Police Department before each burn at (409) 925-2000.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and contact details, the approved location, material to be burned, distance to the nearest public roadway, and an estimate of the material volume.
What materials does the form prohibit from being burned?: The form lists materials including treated lumber, tires, plastics, wire, asbestos-containing materials, asphalt roofing, and household trash. It says prohibited materials must be removed to an approved landfill.

Need something notarized?

This Outdoor Burning Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.