Do I need a notary for the Courthouse Lawn Use Application?

No. The application and hold harmless agreement call for the applicant’s signature and date, but do not include a notary block.

Can I use the application to reserve the courthouse gazebo?

No. The application applies only to the Courthouse lawn. The document says gazebo use requires a separate application and reservation through the Levelland Chamber of Commerce.

Are private events allowed on the Courthouse lawn?

No. The document says the lawn is available for approved community events open to the public and is not for weddings or private events.

Hockley County, TX · Hockley County

No notary required

Courthouse Lawn Use Application

This application is for groups requesting approval to hold a community event open to the public on the Hockley County Courthouse lawn.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Hockley County · Hockley County, Hockley County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: co.hockley.tx.us
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Hockley County requires this application to be submitted and approved before an approved community event uses the Courthouse lawn. The form asks for the applicant’s contact information, event dates and type, hours of use, expected attendance, and sponsoring group. It also includes a hold harmless and indemnity agreement for the applicant to sign.

Who needs it

A group or applicant planning a community event open to the public on the Hockley County Courthouse lawn needs to complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists Hockley County Judge Brad Fowler for a copy and gives the county address as 802 Houston St., Suite 101, Levelland, Texas 79336. It also lists phone 806-894-6856 x100 and fax 806-894-6820.

About notarization

This application and its hold harmless agreement are signed without a notary; the document asks the applicant to sign and date the agreement.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Courthouse Lawn Use Application and review the lawn rules.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and sponsoring group details, event type and dates, hours of use, and expected attendance.
3
Sign the Agreement
Sign and date the hold harmless and indemnity agreement included with the application.
4
Submit to the County
Send the application to the county office using the address or fax listed on the form. Approval is required before use.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Courthouse Lawn Use Application?: No. The application and hold harmless agreement call for the applicant’s signature and date, but do not include a notary block.
How do I submit the Courthouse Lawn Use Application?: The form lists Hockley County Judge Brad Fowler for a copy and gives the county address as 802 Houston St., Suite 101, Levelland, Texas 79336. It also lists a phone number and fax.
Can I use the application to reserve the courthouse gazebo?: No. The application applies only to the Courthouse lawn. The document says gazebo use requires a separate application and reservation through the Levelland Chamber of Commerce.
Are private events allowed on the Courthouse lawn?: No. The document says the lawn is available for approved community events open to the public and is not for weddings or private events.

Need something notarized?

This Courthouse Lawn Use Application doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.