Lubbock, TX · Lubbock County
Circus/Carnival Permit Application
A sworn City Secretary permit application every circus or carnival operator must notarize before setting up in Lubbock.
- 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
Operators bringing a circus or carnival to Lubbock must apply for a permit through the City Secretary's Office. The application form requires the owner's signature to be sworn and notarized before a Notary Public in and for Lubbock County, Texas, following the standard City of Lubbock jurat used across its vendor and amusement permits.
Who needs it
Circus and carnival operators planning to operate within the City of Lubbock.
Why it needs a notary
The form states the application must be notarized and includes a full Texas jurat: 'BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, A Notary Public in and for said Lubbock County, Texas...'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Circus/Carnival Permit Application from the City of Lubbock's Permits page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the required owner, business, and campaign or vehicle details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign the Jurat on Video
Verify your identity and sign the sworn statement before the notary live on video.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the Lubbock City Secretary's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lubbock. 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
- Does the Lubbock circus/carnival permit application need to be notarized?
- The form states the application must be notarized and includes a full Texas jurat: 'BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, A Notary Public in and for said Lubbock County, Texas...'
- How do I notarize this application online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your identity, and sign the sworn statement live before a commissioned online notary.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit it to the Lubbock City Secretary's Office at (806) 775-2025 or [email protected]; check with the city if unsure about current requirements.
- Do I need to renew this permit?
- Most Lubbock City Secretary permits are renewed periodically; contact the City Secretary's Office to confirm your renewal schedule and whether the renewal also requires notarization.