Alvarado, TX · Johnson County
Application for a Specific Use Permit
A sworn application Alvarado property owners file to request a specific use permit for a parcel, requiring the owner's notarized oath of record ownership.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This application lets a property owner or authorized applicant request a Specific Use Permit for a particular property use under the Alvarado zoning ordinance. As with the zoning change application, the owner must swear under oath that they hold record title to the property, and that statement is sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the Planning & Zoning Commission will consider the request.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants in Alvarado seeking a Specific Use Permit for a proposed use of their property.
Why it needs a notary
The owner must swear under oath to record ownership of the property, with the statement sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Alvarado specific use permit application PDF.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete applicant, owner, and property details plus reason for the permit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn owner statement while the notary verifies ID on video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application, fee, and site plan to Alvarado city hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Alvarado. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need this notarized for a specific use permit in Alvarado?
- Yes, the property owner's sworn statement of ownership on this application must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
- How do I get my specific use permit application notarized online?
- Upload the completed form and complete a live video session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and witnesses your signature.
- What attachments does the specific use permit application need?
- You must attach a site plan and, if applicable, a copy of the subdivision plat or a metes and bounds survey of the property.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Return the notarized form with the required fee to the Alvarado City Secretary's office; check with the city if unsure on current fees.