Memphis, TX · Hall County

No notary required

Building Permit

Property owners and contractors use this application to request permission from the City of Memphis to construct, alter, or repair a building or structure.

What this form is

The City of Memphis Building Permit is an application for permission to construct, alter, or repair a building or structure under city regulations. It asks for the project location, use, estimated cost, dimensions, materials, utilities, and owner or contractor details, and includes space for a sketch or plans and inspection approvals. The form lists separate residential and commercial permit fees and additional inspection fees for plumbing and electrical work.

Who needs it

An owner or contractor planning to construct, alter, or repair a building or structure in the City of Memphis needs this permit application.

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 without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Permit

    Download the Building Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project, building, owner or contractor, and construction details requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans Or Sketch

    Include a sketch or attach plans, as indicated on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Memphis Building Permit application cover?
It requests permission to construct, alter, or repair a building or structure and asks for project details such as location, use, dimensions, materials, and utilities.
Do I need a notary for the Memphis Building Permit?
No. This document is signed without a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Memphis Building Permit?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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