Canyon, TX · Randall County
Universal Application
Canyon’s Universal Application is for applicants seeking zoning or subdivision-related actions and property owners whose consent or representative authorization is required for the requested application.
- 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
This form collects applicant, property owner, and project information and lets the applicant identify the requested zoning or subdivision-related application. Canyon requires a complete universal application, a completed application checklist, and all materials listed in the applicable checklist. Applications may be submitted at any time, but the city processes them according to its official submission dates. The notary section is required only when designating a representative.
Who needs it
Applicants requesting a listed zoning or subdivision-related action should complete the form, with the property owner providing consent and authorizing a representative when applicable.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and the property owner signing to designate a representative must personally appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Canyon’s Universal Application and the checklist that applies to your requested zoning or subdivision-related action.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, property owner, and project information, select the application type, and complete the representative authorization section if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If designating a representative, book an online notary session for the property owner’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the authorization during the video session and acknowledges the signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form, application checklist, and all materials listed in the appropriate checklist to Canyon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Canyon. 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 to notarize the Universal Application?
- The form says its notary section is required only if you are designating a representative. The property owner’s signature in that section must be acknowledged before a notary.
- How do I get the property-owner authorization notarized online?
- Complete the form and book a session with a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs during the video session, and the notary completes the acknowledgment if the owner is designating a representative.
- Can a remote online notary notarize this acknowledgment?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can take an acknowledgment remotely; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- Canyon requires a complete universal application, a completed application checklist, and all materials listed in the appropriate checklist. The city processes applications according to its official submission dates.