Lyford, TX · Willacy County
House, Storage, Barn, or Shed Moving Permit
A sworn permit application to move a house, storage building, barn, or shed into, out of, or within the City of Lyford, filed with the Building Department.
- 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
Anyone moving a house, storage building, barn, or shed into, out of, or within Lyford city limits must file this moving permit with the Building Department. The applicant swears before an authorized official that the details provided, including elevation and setback information, are true and correct, closing with a Texas jurat.
Who needs it
Property owners or movers relocating a house, storage building, barn, or shed into, out of, or within the City of Lyford.
Why it needs a notary
The form ends with a Texas jurat — "Before me, the undersigned authority, this day appeared who after being by me sworn, did depose and say... true and correct" — requiring the applicant's signature to be sworn before a notary or authorized officer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the House/Storage/Barn/Shed Moving Permit application from the City of Lyford website.
- 2
Complete the Details
Fill in the property, mover, and elevation information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign in front of the online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized permit with the required 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 moving permit notarized?
- Fill out the moving permit application, then connect with an online notary by video who will witness your signature and complete the jurat.
- Do I need a notary for a house or shed moving permit in Lyford?
- Yes, the form requires a sworn statement before an authorized official — "Before me, the undersigned authority... did depose and say" — so a notary must witness your signature.
- Is an online notary accepted for this Lyford permit?
- Texas recognizes remote online notarization and acknowledgments from commissioned online notaries, but check with the city if you are unsure before submitting.
- What information do I need before applying?
- You'll need the natural ground elevation of the site, setback details, and the names and addresses of the new and previous owners.