Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The applicant signs at the bottom without a notary; submit the listed license and insurance copies, with no notarized or sworn step stated.

Who must register before starting work?

The form says all general and trade or subcontractors must register with the City of Dorchester before starting work.

What documents must accompany the application?

Include a driver’s license copy and liability insurance showing the City of Dorchester as certificate holder. Include a trade license copy if applicable; color copies are required.

How do I submit the application?

The form lists the City of Dorchester at 373 Main Street, Dorchester, TX 75459, and provides a phone number and email. Check the city website for current contact details.

Dorchester, TX · Grayson County

No notary required

Contractor Registration Application

General and trade contractors use this application to register with the City of Dorchester before starting work and provide contractor and license holder information.

What this form is

The City of Dorchester requires general and trade or subcontractors to register before starting work. The application records the contractor type, company and owner or license holder details, and personnel authorized to obtain permits; it is valid for one year. Applicants must provide a driver’s license copy, liability insurance showing the city as certificate holder, and a trade license copy if applicable.

Who needs it

General contractors and trade or subcontractors must register before beginning work in Dorchester, with the license holder’s information supplied when one exists.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

The applicant signs at the bottom without a notary; the listed license and insurance copies are attachments, and no notarized or sworn step is stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Contractor Registration Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Select the contractor and registration types, enter company and license holder information, list permit-authorized personnel, and sign at the bottom.
3
Gather Required Documents
Attach a driver’s license copy, liability insurance naming the city as certificate holder, and a trade license copy if applicable. Color copies are required.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The applicant signs at the bottom without a notary; submit the listed license and insurance copies, with no notarized or sworn step stated.
Who must register before starting work?: The form says all general and trade or subcontractors must register with the City of Dorchester before starting work.
What documents must accompany the application?: Include a driver’s license copy and liability insurance showing the City of Dorchester as certificate holder. Include a trade license copy if applicable; color copies are required.
How do I submit the application?: The form lists the City of Dorchester at 373 Main Street, Dorchester, TX 75459, and provides a phone number and email. Check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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