Do I need a notary for the Commercial Permit Application for Development?

No. The application has an owner/applicant signature and date line, not a notary block. Its checklist also calls for a signed Acknowledgement of Code of Ordinances from all three parties but does not say it must be notarized.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for project and property details, owner and agent contact information, contractor details, construction and permit types, wastewater information, and a project narrative.

What supporting materials does the checklist request?

The checklist includes items such as a deed, contractor licenses, proof of liability insurance, plans and surveys, and approvals from other entities when applicable. Some requirements depend on the project.

West Lake Hills, TX · Travis County

No notary required

Commercial Permit Application for Development

Commercial property owners or their agents use this application to request city permits for development, construction, remodeling, or additions in West Lake Hills.

What this form is

This application collects project, property, wastewater, owner, agent, contractor, and permit-type information for commercial development. The checklist calls for a completed, signed application and supporting materials, including plans and project-specific approvals when applicable. It identifies situations that may require additional permits before the commercial permit can be issued, such as proposed pools, tree removal, or wastewater connections.

Who needs it

Commercial property owners or their agents applying for development, construction, remodeling, or addition permits in West Lake Hills need this application.

How to submit it

The checklist calls for one hard copy and PDFs of the entire application submittal package. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it also lists a signed Acknowledgement of Code of Ordinances from all three parties, but does not say it must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Permit Application for Development PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project, property, applicant, contractor, and permit information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather The Checklist Items
Gather the applicable submittal materials, including the signed code acknowledgement, plans, surveys, and required approvals.
4
Submit The Package
Prepare one hard copy and PDFs of the entire application submittal package; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Permit Application for Development?: No. The application has an owner/applicant signature and date line, not a notary block. Its checklist also calls for a signed Acknowledgement of Code of Ordinances from all three parties but does not say it must be notarized.
How do I submit the commercial permit application?: The checklist calls for one hard copy and PDFs of the entire application submittal package. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for project and property details, owner and agent contact information, contractor details, construction and permit types, wastewater information, and a project narrative.
What supporting materials does the checklist request?: The checklist includes items such as a deed, contractor licenses, proof of liability insurance, plans and surveys, and approvals from other entities when applicable. Some requirements depend on the project.

Need something notarized?

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