Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition?

No. The signer just signs and dates the application; no related attachment is identified as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.

What materials does the application request?

It lists photos of all elevations, additional photos of work areas, and a land use statement and reason for demolition. A future development concept and site plan are listed if applicable.

How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition?

The form lists the Development Services Department at 2406 Leopard Street and the mailing address P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Corpus Christi, TX · Nueces County

No notary required

Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition

This application is for property owners or their agents seeking approval before demolishing certain designated, historic, or older properties in Corpus Christi.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: dsforms.cctexas.com
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Sep 28, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The city requires this certificate before demolition of a designated landmark or contributing structure in an Historic Overlay, or a property at least 50 years old within the Downtown Management District. The application asks for owner and applicant contact details, property information, and a reason for demolition. It also lists required photos and a land use statement, with additional materials identified as applicable.

Who needs it

Property owners or their agents planning demolition of a covered landmark, contributing structure, or qualifying older property need to complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Development Services Department at 2406 Leopard Street and provides a mailing address of P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277. It states that incomplete applications will not be accepted.

About notarization

The signer just signs and dates it; no related attachment is identified as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide owner and applicant contact details, subject property information, and the requested demolition information.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include photos of all structure elevations, additional photos of work areas, and a land use statement and reason for demolition.
4
Submit To Development Services
Submit the completed application to the Development Services Department; the form lists its street and mailing addresses.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition?: No. The signer just signs and dates the application; no related attachment is identified as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
Who needs to complete this demolition application?: Property owners or their agents seeking demolition of a designated landmark or contributing structure in an Historic Overlay, or a property at least 50 years old in the Downtown Management District.
What materials does the application request?: It lists photos of all elevations, additional photos of work areas, and a land use statement and reason for demolition. A future development concept and site plan are listed if applicable.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition?: The form lists the Development Services Department at 2406 Leopard Street and the mailing address P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.