Watauga, TX · Tarrant County
Solicitor Permit Application
A sworn application door-to-door salespeople and canvassers file with the City of Watauga before soliciting inside city limits.
- 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
Watauga requires anyone going door-to-door to sell goods, take orders, or solicit within city limits to hold a solicitor permit. The application collects identification, business, and background information, and the applicant's statement must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the city will issue the permit.
Who needs it
Door-to-door salespeople, canvassers, and other solicitors who want to operate in Watauga need this permit.
Why it needs a notary
The application's certification section must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the city will process it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Solicitor Permit Application PDF from cowtx.org.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete your identification, business, and background disclosures.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with Rush Notary at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your commissioned online notary by video and sign the certification.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Watauga City Hall with the permit fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Watauga. 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 get my Watauga solicitor permit application notarized?
- Download the application from cowtx.org, fill in your background and business information, then book an online notary session with Rush Notary to sign before a commissioned online notary via video.
- Do I need a notary for a solicitor permit?
- Yes. The application's certification must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the City of Watauga will issue the permit.
- Can I use an online notary instead of visiting Watauga City Hall?
- Yes, Texas recognizes remote online notarization; check with the City Secretary's office if you are unsure whether they accept a remotely notarized application.
- What do I need before I apply?
- Have your driver's license, a description of what you're selling, and your criminal history disclosure ready, since the application asks about each.