Forest Hill, TX · Tarrant County
Third-Party Inspector Declaration of Compliance and Liability
A sworn declaration by a licensed third-party inspector certifying that a completed project passes inspection under Forest Hill's adopted building codes.
- 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
Forest Hill allows licensed third-party professionals to inspect certain completed installations. The inspector must complete this declaration certifying the work complies with applicable codes and accepting personal liability for their findings, with the signature required to be subscribed and sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Licensed third-party inspectors submitting a compliance declaration for a Forest Hill construction or installation project.
Why it needs a notary
The declaration requires the inspector's signature to be subscribed and sworn to before a notary under a Texas jurat, matching the companion Plan Reviewer Declaration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Third-Party Inspector Declaration from Forest Hill's Permits & Applications page.
- 2
Complete the Declaration
Fill out project details and inspection findings on the form.
- 3
Book Online Notarization
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the declaration before the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Email the notarized declaration to Forest Hill's Permit Department as required.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forest Hill. 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 inspector declaration require a notary?
- Yes, the inspector's signature must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary under a Texas jurat before the city will accept the declaration.
- How do I notarize this declaration online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the declaration, and sign it before a commissioned online notary over video.
- Who signs this form?
- The licensed third-party inspector who conducted the compliance inspection of the completed work.
- Do I need to check with the city if I'm unsure this applies to my project?
- Yes, confirm with Forest Hill's Permit Department whether third-party inspection is required for your specific installation.