Waco, TX · McLennan County
Nightclub License Application
A sworn application required under Waco Ordinance 2013-230 for anyone operating a nightclub within the city, filed with the Inspection Services Department.
- 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 requires any person operating a nightclub to obtain a license from the Inspection Services Department before opening. The applicant must submit a floor-plan diagram, list at least two supervisors, and sign a sworn statement affirming the information is true and that the premises will remain open to city and county health inspection. The completed statement must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary.
Who needs it
Anyone opening or renewing a license for a nightclub within Waco city limits under Chapter 2013-230.
Why it needs a notary
The application closes with a jurat reading "SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME," so the applicant's signature must be notarized before submission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Nightclub License Application from the City of Waco website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business, supervisor, and floor-plan sections of the application.
- 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 sworn statement live on camera.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application and required fees to Inspection Services.
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
- Do I need a notary for a Waco nightclub license?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement that must be signed "SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME" in front of a notary before you submit it to Inspection Services.
- How do I notarize this form online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your ID, and sign in front of a commissioned online notary during a live video session — no office visit required.
- Can I use a remote online notary for a City of Waco form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and acknowledgments by notaries of other states are recognized under CPRC §121.001. Check with the City of Waco Inspection Services Department if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What do I do after the form is notarized?
- Submit the signed, notarized application along with your floor-plan diagram and fees to the Mae Jackson Development Center, Inspection Services Department.