Dickinson, TX · Galveston County
Demolition Affidavit
A two-part affidavit the City of Dickinson requires before issuing a demolition permit, including a notarized owner's affidavit confirming ownership and knowledge of the structure's condition.
- 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
Before Dickinson issues a permit to demolish a structure, the applicant must certify utility notification, deteriorated condition, and debris disposal plans, and the legal property owner must sign a separate Owner's Affidavit swearing to their ownership and knowledge of the property. The owner's portion is acknowledged before a notary under a Texas jurat naming the State of Texas and Galveston County.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking a City of Dickinson permit to demolish a residential, apartment, or commercial structure.
Why it needs a notary
Page two is an Owner's Affidavit acknowledged before a notary, with a State of Texas / County of Galveston jurat block for the notary's seal and signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Demolition Affidavit PDF from the City of Dickinson Building Department page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the property description and certification details on both pages.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Owner's Affidavit in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Upload or deliver the notarized affidavit with your demolition permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dickinson. 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 Dickinson demolition affidavit notarized?
- Fill in the property owner section, then book a remote online notarization session and sign the Owner's Affidavit before a commissioned online notary on video.
- Do I need this form notarized to demolish a structure in Dickinson?
- Yes, page two is an Owner's Affidavit that must be signed and acknowledged before a notary before the city will process the demolition permit.
- Can an online notary notarize a Texas demolition affidavit?
- Yes, a commissioned online notary can take the acknowledgment remotely; check with the city if unsure whether they will accept a remotely notarized copy.
- Who signs the demolition affidavit?
- Both the permit applicant and the legal property owner must sign; the owner's signature is the part that requires notarization.