Waco, TX · McLennan County
Horse-Drawn Carriage Business License Application
A sworn application required of anyone operating a horse-drawn carriage business in Waco under Ordinance No. 2012-585, filed with the City Secretary's Office.
- 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 Waco licenses horse-drawn carriage operators under Chapter 27, Article IV of its vehicles-for-hire ordinance. The owner certifies under oath that the application information is accurate, agrees to operate in strict accordance with the ordinance, and agrees to indemnify the City. The owner's signature on that verification must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for or renewing a City of Waco horse-drawn carriage business license.
Why it needs a notary
The owner's verification closes with "SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas," so the signature must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Horse-Drawn Carriage Business License Application from the City of Waco website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete owner, business, and equipment information.
- 3
Book Your Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the owner's verification live on camera.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application and certifications with the City Secretary's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waco. 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 Waco horse-drawn carriage license need a notary?
- Yes. The owner's verification statement must be "SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas" before the City Secretary's Office will process it.
- How do I notarize this application online?
- Book a session with a commissioned online notary, upload the completed application, verify your identity, and sign live on video.
- Do I need a Texas notary specifically?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001, but check with the City of Waco if you are unsure whether they will accept an out-of-state commissioned online notary.
- Where do I file the completed application?
- Submit the notarized application with required horse and equipment certifications to the City Secretary's Office at Waco City Hall.