Friendswood, TX · Galveston County
State of Compliance – Fencing for Pools
The notarized statement a Friendswood pool owner or installer signs promising the required protective barrier around a swimming pool will meet city code before final inspection.
- 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
Friendswood requires anyone building a residential swimming pool to certify, in a notarized statement, that they will install a permanent barrier around the pool meeting the city's fence and barrier standards under Article IX, Section 14-331 of the city code before the project passes final inspection. The city's own document title flags the form as notary required.
Who needs it
Homeowners or pool contractors permitting a swimming pool installation within the City of Friendswood.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notary acknowledgment block with 'before me' and commission-expiration language, and the city's document title states the signature must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the State of Compliance – Fencing for Pools PDF from the City of Friendswood Community Development page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter your name and the pool's job address on the form.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the statement in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized statement with your pool permit submission to Friendswood Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Friendswood. 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 Friendswood pool fencing form notarized?
- Fill in the pool address and your name, then book a quick remote online notarization session to sign before a commissioned online notary on video.
- Do I need this form notarized to build a pool in Friendswood?
- Yes, the city's own document requires a notary acknowledgment before the swimming pool permit process can proceed to final inspection.
- Can an online notary notarize this pool fencing statement?
- Yes, a commissioned online notary can take the acknowledgment remotely; check with the city if unsure whether they will accept a remotely notarized copy.
- When is the permanent pool barrier required?
- A permanent barrier meeting city code must be installed before the City of Friendswood completes its final pool inspection.