Lyford, TX · Willacy County
Application for Building Permit
A sworn application a property owner or authorized agent files with the City of Lyford Building Department to obtain a permit for new construction, repair, alteration, or demolition.
- 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 City of Lyford requires anyone building, repairing, altering, or demolishing a structure to file this Application for Building Permit with the Building Department before work begins. The applicant must swear before an authorized official that the statements on the form are true and correct, which is why the form closes with a Texas jurat rather than a plain signature line.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents applying to the City of Lyford for a permit to build, repair, alter, enlarge, or demolish a structure.
Why it needs a notary
The form's closing statement — "Before me, the undersigned authority, this day appeared who after being by me sworn, did depose and say... true and correct" — is a Texas jurat requiring the applicant's signature to be sworn before a notary or authorized officer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Application for Building Permit from the City of Lyford website.
- 2
Fill Out Your Information
Complete the owner, contractor, and construction details on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form during your video session while the notary witnesses and completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application and fee to the City of Lyford Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lyford. 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 Lyford building permit application notarized?
- Download the form from the City of Lyford's website, fill it out, then book an online notarization session where a commissioned online notary witnesses your signature and completes the jurat.
- Do I need a notary for the Lyford building permit application?
- Yes. The form ends with a sworn statement — "Before me, the undersigned authority... did depose and say" — that requires your signature to be witnessed by a notary or authorized officer.
- Can I use an online notary for a City of Lyford form?
- Yes. Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and Texas law recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries. Check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What happens after my permit application is notarized?
- Submit the completed, notarized form along with any required fee to the City of Lyford Building Department for review and approval.