Southlake, TX · Tarrant County
Pool Barrier Certification Alarm Letter
This letter lets a homeowner certify which pool-protection method is installed at doors with direct access to the pool for a Southlake permit.
- 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 letter records a homeowner’s certification that one listed pool-protection method is installed at every door with direct access to the pool. The choices are an audible door alarm meeting the stated UL requirements, self-closing and self-latching doors, or a powered safety cover meeting ASTM F1346. Southlake’s form says the house must have permanent electric service and directs the homeowner to upload the completed letter to the permit attachments.
Who needs it
Homeowners completing this certification for a pool permit must identify the protection method installed at doors with direct access to the pool.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment, not a jurat: the homeowner named on the letter personally appears and acknowledges signing it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Pool Barrier Certification Alarm Letter from the City of Southlake.
- 2
Complete the Certification
Select the installed protection method and print the homeowner’s name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Upload the completed letter to the permit attachments.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southlake. 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 the Pool Barrier Certification Alarm Letter?
- Select the installed protection method, print your name, and sign before the notary. The form says the house must have permanent electric service and the completed letter must be uploaded to the permit attachments.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment in which the homeowner appears before a notary and acknowledges signing the letter.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. You can meet with a commissioned online notary by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What pool-protection methods can I certify?
- The form lists an audible door alarm, self-closing and self-latching doors, or a powered safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346.