Harker Heights, TX · Bell County
Preliminary Plat Application
This application collects subdivision and property details for owners or developers submitting a preliminary plat to the Harker Heights Planning & Development Department for review.
- 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
The form records the proposed plat name, property location, acreage, existing and proposed lots, land use, infrastructure, and owner and project contact information. The city requires a completed application, a pre-application meeting, payment, signed original field notes and dedication pages, paper plat and engineering plan copies, and electronic documents for review. The owner or an authorized representative must attend commission and council meetings when the plan or plat is on the agenda.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers proposing a subdivision in Harker Heights use this application to submit preliminary plat information and supporting materials to the Planning & Development Department.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the sworn-and-subscribed jurat before the notary; the form includes a Texas state jurat and a commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Preliminary Plat Application from the City of Harker Heights.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the property, plat, owner, project, and representative sections.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owner's sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the jurat during your online notary appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and required materials to Planning & Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harker Heights. 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 submit a preliminary plat application?
- Complete the application and provide the listed meeting, payment, field notes, dedication pages, paper copies, and electronic documents to the Planning & Development Department.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for the owner's signature. Sign before the notary, and confirm with the city if unsure about its submission requirements.
- Can I complete the jurat with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Gov't Code ch. 406, subch. C. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signature by video; confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts the completed form.
- Who must attend the city meetings about the plat?
- The property owner or the owner's authorized representative must attend Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council meetings where the plan or plat is scheduled for discussion or action.
Preliminary Plat Application in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.