Elmendorf, TX · Bexar County
Final Plat Owner Authorization
A notarized acknowledgment in which a landowner authorizes the City of Elmendorf to process a final subdivision plat, required before the plat can be recorded.
- 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
Before the City of Elmendorf will accept a Final Plat for recording, the property owner must sign an Owner Authorization section granting the city permission to review and inspect the subdivision. The signature is acknowledged before a notary public in Bexar County, who confirms the owner's identity and completes the jurat with a seal before the plat proceeds to the Mayor and City Secretary for certification.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers subdividing land in Elmendorf who are submitting a Final Plat for city and county recording.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner Authorization section reads 'Before me... personally appeared... Given under my hand and seal of office,' the standard Texas acknowledgment form, so a notary must complete it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for Final Plat PDF from the City of Elmendorf website.
- 2
Complete Owner Information
Fill in the property owner's name, contact details, and agent information if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the owner to sign before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign and Acknowledge on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary completes the Bexar County acknowledgment and seal.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized plat application and required plat drawings with Elmendorf City Hall for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elmendorf. 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 an Elmendorf final plat authorization?
- Complete the Owner Authorization section of the Final Plat Application, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and completes the acknowledgment.
- Do I need a notary for an Elmendorf final plat?
- Yes. The Owner Authorization block is a standard Texas acknowledgment reading 'Before me... personally appeared,' so the City will not accept the plat without it notarized.
- Can an online notary complete a Bexar County acknowledgment?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and a commissioned online notary can complete this acknowledgment; check with the city if unsure about their county-recording requirements.
- What happens after the final plat is notarized?
- The signed, notarized plat is submitted with the application package for City Engineer review, Mayor certification, and recording in the county's official records.