West Lake Hills, TX · Travis County
Owner's Authorization for Demolition or Commercial Permits
A notarized letter property owners sign to authorize an agent or contractor to obtain demolition or commercial building permits on their behalf in West Lake Hills.
- 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
West Lake Hills requires a property owner who is not personally applying for a demolition or commercial permit to sign a notarized authorization letter naming the agent or contractor who will act on their behalf. The letter must be acknowledged before a notary public before the city's Building & Development office will accept applications from that agent.
Who needs it
Property owners authorizing an agent, architect, or contractor to pull a demolition or commercial permit in West Lake Hills need this letter.
Why it needs a notary
The owner's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public, with a full Texas acknowledgment clause on the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner's Authorization Letter from westlakehills.org.
- 2
Name Your Agent
Fill in the project and the agent or contractor you are authorizing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with Rush Notary at a convenient time.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your commissioned online notary by video and sign the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized letter to the West Lake Hills Building & Development office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Lake Hills. 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 West Lake Hills owner's authorization letter notarized?
- Download the letter from westlakehills.org, name your agent or contractor, then book an online notary session with Rush Notary to sign before a commissioned online notary via video.
- Do I need a notary for this authorization letter?
- Yes, for demolition or commercial permits the owner's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public before the city will accept applications from your agent.
- Can I use an online notary instead of visiting West Lake Hills City Hall?
- Yes, Texas recognizes remote online notarization; check with the Building & Development office if you are unsure whether they accept a remotely notarized letter.
- Do I need this for a residential permit too?
- No, West Lake Hills' residential owner authorization (except demolition) uses a separate, non-notarized form.