Lorena, TX · McLennan County
Development Services Universal Application
This application lets property owners or applicants request a Lorena development review, such as a zoning change, plat, variance, or other listed application type.
- 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 City of Lorena uses this form to collect project, property, applicant, owner, and key contact information for development-related requests. Applicants select the type of review and provide supporting information, including a current plat and survey; the form directs applicants to the applicable ordinance checklist and fee schedule, and warns that incomplete applications will not be processed.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a listed development review in Lorena should complete this form and provide the information required for their request.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a notarial acknowledgment; the property owner or applicant whose signature appears on the form signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Lorena Development Services Universal Application.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Select the application type and complete the project, property, applicant, owner, and contact information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video session and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and required supporting materials to the City of Lorena.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lorena. 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 Lorena development application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when directed, and submit the notarized form with the required supporting materials to the City of Lorena.
- Do I need to submit a plat and survey with this application?
- The form asks applicants to include a copy of the current plat and survey. It also directs you to the applicable ordinance checklist and fee schedule for minimum requirements; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001.
- Who signs the acknowledgment?
- The property owner or applicant signs the form and acknowledges the signature before the notary. If someone other than the property owner signs, the form says a letter of authorization is required.