Van, TX · Van Zandt County

No notary required

Commercial Building Permit Request Form

Commercial property owners or authorized agents use this packet to request building permits and provide project, contractor, plan review, and inspection information.

What this form is

This packet combines commercial permit and plan review materials, including a permit application, plan review checklist, certificate of occupancy application, contractor registration form, and inspection request. It asks for project and property details, the work scope, contacts and contractor information, plans, and other project materials. The application states that required approvals are needed before permit issuance and a certificate of occupancy is required before a building is occupied.

Who needs it

Commercial property owners or authorized agents seeking a permit for new construction, an addition, a remodel, or a finish-out use this packet.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Packet

    Download the commercial building permit request packet for the project.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the project, property, work scope, contact, and contractor information and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Materials

    Use the plan review checklist to gather the plans and other project information listed for review.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and required materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Request Form?
No. The document calls for signatures and dates but has no notary block. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Request Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the commercial permit application request?
It asks for project and property details, the scope of work, contact information, and contractor details. The packet also includes a plan review checklist and related project forms.
What plans are listed on the plan review checklist?
The checklist lists site plans, parking layout and grading plans, energy code compliance information, and sets of building plans, among other project materials.

Need something notarized?

This Commercial Building Permit Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.