Baytown, TX · Harris County
Charitable Solicitors Permit Application
A sworn application charitable organizations file with the Baytown City Clerk before soliciting donations within city limits.
- 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
Charitable, educational, patriotic, or philanthropic organizations must file this application with the Baytown City Clerk's Office before conducting a solicitation campaign in the city. It asks for the organization's purpose, the campaign contact's background, and expected revenues and expenses, and the application must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Charitable organizations and their designated campaign contact planning to solicit donations inside Baytown city limits.
Why it needs a notary
The application text includes sworn-to and subscribed-before-me language requiring the applicant's signature to be notarized before submission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Charitable Solicitors Permit Application from the Baytown City Clerk's Office.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter organization, campaign contact, and campaign purpose information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before a commissioned online notary by video to sign and swear the application.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the Baytown City Clerk's Office before your campaign begins.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Baytown. 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 Baytown charitable solicitors application notarized?
- Complete the application with your organization and campaign details, then book a remote online notary session to sign before a notary via video.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, the application must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before it is filed with the Baytown City Clerk's Office.
- How long does the permit take to process?
- Processing time varies by campaign; contact the Baytown City Clerk's Office directly, and check with the city if unsure about current timelines.
- Is there a fee to apply?
- No, the City of Baytown lists the Charitable Solicitors Permit Application fee as $0.