Southlake, TX · Tarrant County
Oil & Gas Specific Use Permit Application
A notarized specific use permit application an operator files with Southlake before drilling or producing an oil or gas well 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
Operators seeking to drill or produce an oil or gas well in Southlake must obtain a specific use permit, and the application's owner/operator certification is signed before a notary public. The notarized statement gives the city a sworn record supporting the permit before drilling activity is authorized.
Who needs it
Oil and gas operators applying for a specific use permit to drill or produce a well within Southlake.
Why it needs a notary
The application's certification must be signed before a notary public, with the notary's commission expiration recorded.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Oil & Gas Specific Use Permit Application from Southlake's Applications, Fees & Submittal Schedules page.
- 2
Fill In Well and Property Details
Enter the well location, operator information, and site details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the certification before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized permit application to Southlake Planning & Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southlake. 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 the Southlake Oil & Gas Specific Use Permit notarized online?
- Fill in the well and property details, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the certification.
- Do I need to notarize the Oil & Gas Specific Use Permit?
- Yes. The application's certification must be signed before a notary before Southlake will issue the permit.
- Who signs the Oil & Gas Specific Use Permit?
- The operator or authorized agent applying to drill or produce a well within Southlake.
- Can an online notary notarize a Southlake oil and gas permit?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.