Forest Hill, TX · Tarrant County
Third-Party Plan Reviewer Declaration of Compliance and Liability
A sworn declaration by a licensed third-party plan reviewer certifying that a project's plans comply with Forest Hill's adopted building codes.
- 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
When Forest Hill allows a licensed third-party professional to review construction plans (such as a home backup power installation), the reviewer must complete this declaration certifying compliance with all applicable codes and accepting personal liability for the review. The form states outright that it must be notarized before submission.
Who needs it
Licensed third-party plan reviewers submitting a compliance declaration for a Forest Hill construction or installation project.
Why it needs a notary
The form explicitly states "This document must be notarized" and requires the reviewer's signature to be subscribed and sworn to before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Third-Party Plan Reviewer Declaration from Forest Hill's Permits & Applications page.
- 2
Complete the Declaration
Fill out project details and initial the compliance and liability certifications.
- 3
Book Online Notarization
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the declaration before the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Email the notarized declaration to Forest Hill's Permit Department as required.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forest Hill. 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
- Does this declaration have to be notarized?
- Yes, the form itself states it must be notarized and requires the plan reviewer's signature to be subscribed and sworn to before a notary.
- How do I get it notarized online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the completed declaration, and sign before a commissioned online notary over video.
- Who is required to sign this declaration?
- The licensed third-party plan reviewer who reviewed the project's construction or installation plans.
- Do I need to check with the city about specific project requirements?
- Yes, check with Forest Hill's Permit Department if you're unsure whether your project requires third-party review.