Elgin, TX · Bastrop County
Final Plat Application Packet
Elgin's final plat application packet for recording a new subdivision, requiring an owner's dedication certificate signed and acknowledged before a notary public.
- 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
Developers finalizing a subdivision in Elgin submit this final plat packet to Planning & Zoning after preliminary plat approval. The packet includes an owner's certificate dedicating streets, easements, and public improvements to the city, and that certificate must be executed before a notary public who confirms the owner's identity and completes a Texas acknowledgment jurat before the plat can be recorded.
Who needs it
Developers and landowners recording a final subdivision plat with the City of Elgin.
Why it needs a notary
The final plat's dedication certificate requires the owner to appear before a notary and be acknowledged in a standard Texas jurat before the plat is recorded.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Final Plat Application Packet from the City of Elgin's Platting Applications page.
- 2
Complete the Plat
Prepare the final plat drawing and owner's dedication certificate.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the dedication certificate live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized final plat packet with City of Elgin Planning & Zoning for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elgin. 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 an Elgin final plat need to be notarized?
- Yes, the owner's dedication certificate on the final plat must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public before the plat can be recorded.
- How do I notarize my Elgin final plat online?
- Upload the final plat packet, verify your identity, and sign the dedication certificate live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need a Texas notary for recording?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments from commissioned online notaries; confirm with Bastrop County or the City of Elgin if in-person notarization is preferred for the recorded instrument.
- Who signs the final plat dedication certificate?
- The record owner(s) of the subdivided property must personally sign and appear before the notary.
- What happens after notarization?
- The notarized final plat packet is submitted to Elgin Planning & Zoning for Commission consideration and recording with Bastrop County.