Vernon, TX · Wilbarger County
Local Premises Gaming Permit Application
This application requests a non-transferable permit for a Vernon business that operates amusement redemption or gaming machines, with information about the operator, location, manager, and machines.
- 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
The application provides the City of Vernon with operator and business details, the maximum number of machines at the address, and a sworn statement that the information is true and correct. The city requires a permit for a business operating amusement redemption or gaming machines; applicants must obtain required zoning and fire signatures before submitting the prepared application to the City Secretary. The form also lists fees, machine inventory spaces, and permit procedures.
Who needs it
An owner, operator, or local agent or manager applying for a Vernon permit for a business location with amusement redemption or gaming machines may need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a Texas jurat stating “subscribed and sworn to before me”; the operator, owner, local agent, or manager signing the affirmation signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the City of Vernon Local Premises Gaming Permit Application.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the requested operator, business, manager, and machine information, and complete the sworn affirmation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the person signing the sworn affirmation.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affirmation in the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Obtain City Signatures and Submit
Obtain the required zoning and fire signatures, then submit the prepared application to the City Secretary.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Vernon. 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 and submit the gaming permit application?
- Fill in the operator, business, manager, and machine details, obtain the required zoning and fire signatures, then submit the properly prepared application to the City Secretary.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat stating it is subscribed and sworn before a notary. The person signing the affirmation should sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn affirmation by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What other approvals are listed on the application?
- The form lists zoning approval for a first-time applicant, fire marshal approval after a site inspection, and City Secretary approval. Applicants are responsible for obtaining required signatures.