Do I need a notary for the Lavaca County pipeline and well permit application?

No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. It requires engineering materials and other listed attachments, but does not say they must be notarized.

What should I include with the application?

Include plans and specifications, a certified engineering study, and copies of other required permits. A Spill Prevention and Counter Measure Plan is listed if applicable.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and company details, site location, the type and purpose of development, pipeline length and diameter, and engineering information.

Lavaca County, TX · Lavaca County

No notary required

Oil, Gas, and Utility Pipeline/Platform Placement Permit Application

Lavaca County’s permit application is for applicants proposing pipeline construction or well/platform placement in areas subject to county floodplain regulations.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for proposed pipeline construction or well/platform placement under Lavaca County’s floodplain regulations. It asks for applicant and site details, the proposed development, pipeline measurements, and engineering information. Applicants must include plans, specifications, and a certified engineering study; required permits and other supporting materials may also be needed.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing pipeline construction or well/platform placement under Lavaca County floodplain regulations should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Lavaca County Floodplain Administration, P.O. Box 243, 109 N. LaGrange St., Hallettsville, Texas 77964. Pay the applicable permit fees with submission.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requires engineering materials and other listed attachments, but does not say they must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Lavaca County pipeline and well/platform placement permit application.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant, company, site, and proposed development details, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include plans and specifications, a certified engineering study, copies of other required permits, and any applicable listed materials.
4
Submit to the County
Send the application and applicable fees to Lavaca County Floodplain Administration at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Lavaca County pipeline and well permit application?: No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. It requires engineering materials and other listed attachments, but does not say they must be notarized.
How do I submit the Lavaca County permit application?: Send it to Lavaca County Floodplain Administration, P.O. Box 243, 109 N. LaGrange St., Hallettsville, Texas 77964. Pay the applicable permit fees with submission.
What should I include with the application?: Include plans and specifications, a certified engineering study, and copies of other required permits. A Spill Prevention and Counter Measure Plan is listed if applicable.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and company details, site location, the type and purpose of development, pipeline length and diameter, and engineering information.

Need something notarized?

This Oil, Gas, and Utility Pipeline/Platform Placement Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.