El Lago, TX · Harris County
Commercial Sales and Solicitations Permit Application
A sworn application and affidavit door-to-door salespeople and solicitors must file with El Lago before soliciting sales 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
Anyone conducting commercial sales or solicitation in El Lago must complete this application, disclosing identity, organization, items being sold, and any prior felony or moral-turpitude convictions, and must attach a sworn affidavit and a $1,000 license and permit bond. The applicant's statement must be sworn to before a notary before the City Secretary will issue the thirty-day permit.
Who needs it
Door-to-door salespeople, commercial solicitors, and their sponsoring organizations seeking to sell or solicit within El Lago.
Why it needs a notary
The application instructs applicants to complete the attached affidavit, and the form text contains sworn-to and before-me notary acknowledgment language that must be completed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Solicitor Application and Affidavit from the City of El Lago website.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter your identity, organization, and solicitation details on the application and affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear the affidavit before a commissioned online notary by video.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application, affidavit, and bond with the El Lago City Secretary before soliciting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from El Lago. 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 El Lago solicitor application notarized?
- Complete the application and attached affidavit with your identity and solicitation details, then book an online notary session to sign before a notary via video.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, the affidavit portion of the application must be sworn to before a notary public before the City Secretary will accept it.
- How long is the permit valid?
- El Lago issues commercial solicitation permits for a maximum of thirty days per application.
- What else do I need to submit with the application?
- A list of everyone engaged in the solicitation and a $1,000 license and permit bond; check with the city if unsure how the bond should be documented.