Palestine, TX · Anderson County
Demolition Permit Application
A property owner's notarized authorization allowing an applicant to demolish a structure, or a notarized letter of authorization, filed with Palestine's building permit office.
- 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 demolishing more than 50% of a structure's exterior in Palestine must file this permit application. The owner authorization and signature on the last page must be notarized, or the applicant must instead submit a separate notarized letter of authorization from the owner, before the permit will be issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking a permit to demolish a building or structure in Palestine.
Why it needs a notary
The submittal requirements explicitly state the owner authorization/signature must be notarized, and the form ends with a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me jurat block for the notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the official Demolition Permit Application PDF from the City of Palestine.
- 2
Fill Out Property and Owner Details
Enter job address, structural information, and owner/applicant contact details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the owner authorization before the notary during the live session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application with the required tax certificate and site plan to Palestine Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palestine. 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
- Do I need my demolition permit application notarized?
- Yes. Palestine requires the owner authorization/signature on the application, or a separate letter of authorization, to be notarized before a permit can be issued.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Fill out the property and owner sections, then book a session with a commissioned online notary to sign the jurat block by live video.
- Can someone other than the owner apply for the permit?
- Yes, but the owner must notarize a signature or letter authorizing that applicant to act on their behalf.
- What else does the city require with this application?
- Proof of ownership, a dimensioned site plan or survey, and a current Anderson County tax certificate must accompany the notarized application.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit it to Palestine's Development Services / building permit office; check with the city if unsure about current submission methods.