Cedar Hill, TX · Dallas County
Plat Vacation Application
A notarized application property owners in Cedar Hill file to vacate an existing recorded plat and return the land to its prior platted or unplatted status.
- 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
When a property owner wants to undo a recorded subdivision plat, Cedar Hill requires a Plat Vacation Certification in which the owner swears before a notary that they hold title to the described lot and requests the vacation. The City's Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council then act on the notarized request alongside consent from affected franchise utilities.
Who needs it
Property owners in Cedar Hill seeking to vacate or undo a recorded subdivision plat on their land.
Why it needs a notary
The Plat Vacation Certification is a Texas acknowledgment requiring the property owner's signature to be sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Plat Vacation Application from the City of Cedar Hill Planning Department's Applications and Forms page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Owner Details
Enter the legal description, acreage, and property owner information for the plat being vacated.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the Plat Vacation Certification before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the Cedar Hill Planning Department along with utility franchise consents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cedar Hill. 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 get my Cedar Hill Plat Vacation Application notarized online?
- Complete the property and applicant sections, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the Plat Vacation Certification.
- Do I need to notarize the Plat Vacation Application?
- Yes. The Certification section is a Texas acknowledgment requiring the property owner's signature to be sworn before a notary public.
- Who signs the Plat Vacation Certification?
- Every property owner within the boundaries of the plat being vacated must sign and have their signature notarized.
- Can an online notary handle a Cedar Hill plat filing?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the Planning Department if you are unsure whether they will accept it.