San Marcos, TX · Hays County

No notary required

Contractor's License/Registration Application

Contractors use this application to request a building license or registration for a listed trade from the City of San Marcos.

What this form is

This application lets contractors request a building license or registration for plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, electrical, or swimming pool work. Building contractor applicants must attach descriptions of their last two construction projects, including dates and contact details. The form collects personal and business information, license details, and the applicant’s certification and signature.

Who needs it

Contractors applying for a building license or a listed trade registration with the City of San Marcos need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Planning & Development Services, 630 East Hopkins, San Marcos, Texas 78666. The form lists the department’s phone number as 512-805-2630.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the certification and provides a current driver’s license as proof of identification.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Contractor's License/Registration Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the requested personal, business, and license information, then sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Building contractor applicants must attach descriptions of their last two projects with dates and contact details. Prepare a current driver’s license for identification.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to Planning & Development Services at 630 East Hopkins, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Contractor's License/Registration Application cover?
It is used to request a building license or registration for plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, electrical, or swimming pool work.
Do I need a notary for the Contractor's License/Registration Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary and must provide a current driver’s license as proof of identification when submitting it.
How do I submit the Contractor's License/Registration Application?
Submit it to Planning & Development Services at 630 East Hopkins, San Marcos, Texas 78666. The form lists 512-805-2630 as the department phone number.
What must building contractor applicants attach?
Attach descriptions of your last two construction projects, including starting and ending dates and contact person names and telephone numbers.

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