Galveston, TX · Galveston County
Vehicle Tow Service Rotation Permit Application
The sworn application a tow truck company must file with the City of Galveston to be placed on the police wrecker rotation list.
- 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
Galveston requires tow companies seeking a spot on the city's vehicle (or heavy-duty vehicle) tow service rotation to file a permit application, register two TDLR-compliant tow trucks for inspection, and pay a $500 fee. The completed application includes a sworn statement that must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public.
Who needs it
Tow truck companies applying for a rotation number to receive police-dispatched tow calls within the City of Galveston.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn statement with 'subscribed and sworn to before me' jurat language requiring a notary's signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Vehicle Tow Service Rotation Permit Application PDF from the City of Galveston Code Enforcement page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the company, ownership, and tow truck details required by the application.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application, fee, and truck inspections to the City Marshal's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Galveston. 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 Galveston tow rotation application notarized?
- Complete the application and required attachments, then book a remote online notarization session to sign the sworn statement before a commissioned online notary on video.
- Do I need this application notarized to join Galveston's wrecker rotation?
- Yes, the application must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary before the city will process a rotation permit request.
- Can an online notary notarize a Texas wrecker rotation application?
- Yes, remote online notarization is authorized for sworn statements like this; check with the city if unsure whether they will accept a remotely notarized copy.
- What else does Galveston require for a wrecker rotation permit?
- Two TDLR-registered tow trucks must pass city inspection and a $500 application fee is due with the sworn application.