Baytown, TX · Harris County
Geophysical/Seismic Testing Application
An application companies file with Baytown to conduct geophysical or seismic survey testing inside city limits or its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
- 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
Companies seeking to perform seismic or geophysical testing within Baytown or its extraterritorial jurisdiction must file this application, providing applicant, owner, emergency contact, and survey schedule details. The $1,000 application includes a signature and notary block that must be completed before the city will authorize the survey.
Who needs it
Geophysical or seismic survey companies planning testing operations inside Baytown city limits or its ETJ.
Why it needs a notary
The form's signature field is paired with a notary acknowledgment block that the applicant must complete before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Geophysical/Seismic Testing Application from the City of Baytown.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter applicant, owner, emergency contact, and survey schedule information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the notary block before a commissioned online notary by video.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the City of Baytown before survey work 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 geophysical testing application notarized?
- Fill in applicant, owner, and survey details, then book an online notary session to sign the notary block by video.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, the application includes one notary field paired with the applicant signature that must be completed before a notary public.
- What is the application fee?
- Baytown charges a $1,000 application fee for geophysical/seismic testing, separate from notarization costs.
- Can I apply for testing inside the ETJ?
- Yes, the form covers surveys both inside the corporate limits and inside the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction; check with the city if unsure which box applies.