Mansfield, TX · Tarrant County

No notary required

Trench Burn Permit Application

Applicants use this form to request a Mansfield permit before conducting open burning, including trench burning, within the city.

What this form is

The Mansfield Fire Department application is used to request a permit before conducting open burning in the city. It asks for the burn date, time, location, materials, and applicant contact information, and includes permit fee options and burning requirements. Applicants certify their responsibility for overseeing the burn and sign and date the form.

Who needs it

Anyone planning open burning in Mansfield, including trench burners seeking a single-day or multi-day permit, needs to apply before burning.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Payment instructions will be emailed to the address provided on the application.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the certification, and the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Trench Burn Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the burn date, time, location, materials, and applicant contact information.

  3. 3

    Review Requirements

    Review the permit options and burning requirements stated on the form.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Trench Burn Permit Application?
It is a Mansfield Fire Department application for a permit required before conducting open burning in the city. It collects burn details and applicant contact information.
Who uses this application?
People planning open burning in Mansfield use this application. The form states that multi-day permits, valid for up to seven days, may only be issued to trench burners unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal.
Do I need a notary for the Trench Burn Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary. The form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Trench Burn Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Payment instructions will be emailed to the address provided on the application.

Need something notarized?

This Trench Burn Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.