Giddings, TX · Lee County
Musical Performance and Noise Permit Application
This application requests a one-time or annual permit for musical performances and events in Giddings, and is filed by the person holding the event or the establishment.
- 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
The application gives the City of Giddings details about the venue, event, dates, expected guests, and whether alcohol will be consumed. The city requires the permit before a performance; applicants are instructed to submit it to the City Secretary at least ten working days before the event, with identification, a criminal history check, and the applicable fee.
Who needs it
A person holding a musical performance or event in Giddings, or an establishment seeking an annual license for recurring events at the same venue, must submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a Notary Public and commission expiration block below the applicant’s truth statement; the applicant signs that statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Musical Performance and Noise Permit Application and review the procedure and supporting-document instructions.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide venue, event, date, guest, and applicant details. Gather identification and the required criminal history check.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing the truth statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicant’s truth statement during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required supporting documents and fee to the City Secretary’s Office within the stated timeframe.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Giddings. 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
- How do I get the musical performance permit application notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the truth statement when directed during the session and submit the completed application to the City Secretary.
- Do I need to submit anything besides the notarized application?
- The application procedure calls for valid identification, a complete criminal history check, and the non-refundable fee. Check the form instructions for timing and required supporting documents.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- When should I submit the permit application?
- The form says to submit the application to the City Secretary’s Office at least ten working days before the event. It also notes a $50 fee when submitted within ten days of the event.