Lyford, TX · Willacy County
Mobile Home Moving Permit
A sworn permit application to move a mobile home into, out of, or within the City of Lyford, filed with the Building Department.
- 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
Owners moving a mobile home into, out of, or within Lyford must file this permit with the City of Lyford Building Department, listing the mover, manufacturer, serial number, and elevation details. The applicant swears before an authorized official that the statements made are true and correct, closing with a full Texas jurat.
Who needs it
Mobile home owners or movers relocating a mobile home into, out of, or within the City of Lyford.
Why it needs a notary
The form closes with a Texas jurat — "Before me, the undersigned authority, this day personally appeared... who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say... true and correct" — requiring the applicant's signature to be sworn before a notary or authorized officer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Mobile Home Moving Permit from the City of Lyford website.
- 2
Fill in the Details
Provide the mobile home, mover, and owner information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the permit during your video call while the notary witnesses and completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized permit and fee to the City of Lyford Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lyford. 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 notarize my Lyford mobile home moving permit?
- Complete the permit application, then book an online notary session so a commissioned online notary can witness your signature and complete the jurat.
- Do I need a notary to move a mobile home in Lyford?
- Yes. The permit requires you to be duly sworn before an authorized official, stating "Before me, the undersigned authority... who after being by me duly sworn, did depose and say," so a notary must witness your signature.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this Texas permit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 and recognizes commissioned online notaries, but confirm with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What details does the mobile home moving permit ask for?
- The manufacturer, serial number, label number, dimensions, mover, and the new and previous owner's information, plus site elevation details.