Do I need a notary for the Open Burning Permit?

No. The permit has signature lines for the applicant's responsibilities and an authorized official's decision, but no notary block. The applicant signs the listed statements.

How do I submit the Open Burning Permit?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says Code Enforcement must inspect and sign before the permit is valid.

What information does the permit ask for?

It asks for applicant contact details, the property owner's name, the property address, material and quantity to be burned, and the burn date and times.

When is the permit valid?

The permit is not approved or valid until inspected and signed by Code Enforcement. It is not valid during burn bans or red flag days, and burning is not permitted after dark.

Alvord, TX · Wise County

No notary required

Open Burning Permit

This permit application is for people requesting permission to burn materials on property in Alvord.

What this form is

The Open Burning Permit records the applicant and property owner, the burn location, materials and quantity, and the requested date and times. The permit is not approved or valid until Code Enforcement inspects and signs it, and burning is not permitted during burn bans or red flag days or after dark. Applicants also sign statements accepting responsibility and agreeing to follow the listed conditions.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking permission to burn materials on property in Alvord must complete the permit and obtain Code Enforcement inspection and approval.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists Code Enforcement for inspection.

About notarization

This permit is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the listed responsibilities, and the authorized official signs the approval decision.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Permit
Download the Open Burning Permit PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Provide applicant and property owner details, the property address, burn materials and quantity, and the requested date and times.
3
Sign The Statements
Sign the statements accepting responsibility and agreeing to burn only at the designated date and time and keep the fire attended.
4
Submit For Inspection
Submit the permit to the city department named on the form and obtain Code Enforcement inspection and signature.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Open Burning Permit?: No. The permit has signature lines for the applicant's responsibilities and an authorized official's decision, but no notary block. The applicant signs the listed statements.
How do I submit the Open Burning Permit?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says Code Enforcement must inspect and sign before the permit is valid.
What information does the permit ask for?: It asks for applicant contact details, the property owner's name, the property address, material and quantity to be burned, and the burn date and times.
When is the permit valid?: The permit is not approved or valid until inspected and signed by Code Enforcement. It is not valid during burn bans or red flag days, and burning is not permitted after dark.

Need something notarized?

This Open Burning Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.