Decatur, TX · Wise County
Oil and Gas Checklist and Universal Application
This combined application and checklist is for property owners, operators, or authorized agents seeking a Decatur development or oil and gas permit and submitting the required project information and supporting documents.
- 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 form collects applicant, property, well, and project details and includes a checklist of materials required when filing an oil and gas permit application. The universal application also covers other development requests, such as plats, zoning changes, and variances; applicants must check the applicable type and provide the required plans, ownership proof, fees, and documentation. Decatur states that incomplete applications will be rejected, so review the requirements and include the applicable signed sections.
Who needs it
Property owners, operators, or authorized agents filing an oil and gas permit or another listed development application with Decatur Development Services need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for the operator or applicant and for the person or persons signing the universal application; each signer must acknowledge execution before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Oil and Gas Checklist and Universal Application from the City of Decatur.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Select the application type, fill in the relevant applicant and project details, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the signatures that require acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer appears on video, acknowledges the document, and completes the notary’s identity checks.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the notarized application and applicable supporting materials when filing with Decatur Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Decatur. 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 this application notarized online?
- Complete the applicable sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Signers acknowledge the document during a live video session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on the form?
- The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the operator or applicant and for the universal application signer or signers. Check which sections apply to your filing and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can an online notary notarize this Texas form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form contains acknowledgment language; check with Decatur about its submission requirements.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form lists application fees, proof of ownership, required plats or plans, a signed checklist, and a PDF of documentation among the application requirements. Oil and gas filings also have a detailed supporting-material checklist.