Orange, TX · Orange County
Consent to Demolish Substandard Structure
This consent lets record owners authorize the City of Orange to demolish a substandard structure on their property and is filed by owners who agree to the demolition.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Orange · Orange, Orange County, Texas
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- orangetexas.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Record owners use this form to consent to demolition of a structure they acknowledge is substandard under the City of Orange Code of Ordinances. It authorizes the city to proceed with demolition and acknowledges that demolition costs will create a lien on the property, satisfied from a subsequent sale. The form also includes waivers and a release, and is intended to approve city action without delays associated with a court hearing.
Who needs it
Record owners of property in Orange, Texas, who agree that the city may demolish a substandard structure on their property should complete this consent.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Texas jurat stating the consent was subscribed and sworn to before a notary; the property owner or owners sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Consent to Demolish Substandard Structure form from the City of Orange.
- 2
Complete the Owner Information
Enter the record owner details and property information, and review the consent, waivers, and release.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the consent during the video session and complete the sworn notarization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized consent to the City of Orange using its accepted submission method.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Orange. 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 complete and submit this demolition consent?
- Record owners complete and sign the consent before a notary, then submit it to the City of Orange. Ask the city how it wants the completed form delivered.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the consent was subscribed and sworn to before a notary, so the owner or owners should sign during the notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the consent authorize?
- It authorizes the City of Orange to demolish the acknowledged substandard structure and states that demolition costs will be secured by a lien on the property, satisfied from a subsequent sale.