Highland Park, TX · Dallas County
Raze (Demolition) Deposit Refund Affidavit
A notarized affidavit within Highland Park's multi-family/commercial demolition packet, sworn by the property owner to recover their demolition deposit after a raze permit is completed.
- 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
After a multi-family or commercial building is razed in Highland Park, the property owner must certify that all Town requirements — utility disconnection, debris removal, grading, and sidewalk repair — were met before the $500 demolition deposit is refunded. The owner signs this affidavit before a notary, acknowledging the terms and a 30-day compliance window, as part of the Town's Raze (Demolition) Packet.
Who needs it
Property owners who demolished a multi-family or commercial building in Highland Park and are requesting their demolition deposit back.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit at the end of the Demolition Deposit Refund Inspection page requires the property owner's signature to be sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the RAZE (Demolition) Packet - Multi-family/Commercial from the Town of Highland Park Forms & Applications page.
- 2
Complete the Refund Inspection Checklist
Confirm utility disconnection, debris removal, and grading requirements were met.
- 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 affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Return the notarized affidavit to the Highland Park Building Inspection Department to process your deposit refund.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highland Park. 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 Highland Park demolition affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the inspection checklist confirming compliance, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the affidavit.
- Do I need to notarize the demolition deposit refund affidavit?
- Yes. The affidavit in the Raze (Demolition) Packet requires the property owner's signature to be sworn before a notary before the Town refunds the deposit.
- Who signs the demolition affidavit?
- The property owner who had the multi-family or commercial building demolished signs the affidavit.
- Can an online notary handle a Highland Park demolition affidavit?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the Building Inspection Department if you are unsure whether they will accept it.