Schertz, TX · Bexar County

No notary required

Preliminary Plat Checklist

This checklist helps property owners and their agents assemble the digital files and supporting documents required for a formal preliminary plat application in Schertz.

What this form is

Use this checklist when submitting a formal preliminary plat application through Schertz’s CityView online application. It lists required items such as proof of ownership, legal metes and bounds, a certified plat exhibit, utility availability letters, and department certification letters. Additional requirements may apply, including a lot and block exhibit and general parks plan for residential subdivisions. Separate waiver and agent authorization requirements are also described.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized agents submitting a formal preliminary plat application in Schertz should use this checklist to prepare the required materials.

How to submit it

Submit the required digital files through the CityView online application; first-time applicants must register for an account. The application fee is assessed when all required submittal items are received.

About notarization

This checklist does not require notarization; a separately submitted Authorized Agent Letter must be notarized when acting for the property owner.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Checklist

    Download the Preliminary Plat Checklist PDF to review the formal application requirements.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Submit the application through CityView; first-time applicants must register for an account.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Files

    Prepare the listed digital files and supporting documents, including any applicable waiver materials or agent authorization letter.

  4. 4

    Submit Through CityView

    Submit all required digital files through the CityView online application. The fee is assessed when all required items are received.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Plat Checklist?
No, the checklist itself does not require notarization. A separately submitted Authorized Agent Letter must be notarized when acting for the property owner.
How do I submit the Preliminary Plat Checklist?
Submit the required digital files through the CityView online application. First-time applicants must register for an account; the application fee is assessed when all required items are received.
What documents are required with a preliminary plat application?
The checklist names items including proof of ownership, legal metes and bounds, a certified plat exhibit, utility availability letters, and certification letters from city departments.
Do residential subdivisions need additional materials?
Yes. The checklist requires a lot and block exhibit for all residential subdivisions and a general parks plan showing public and private park and open space.

Need something notarized?

This Preliminary Plat Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.