Copper Canyon, TX · Denton County
Certification Of OSSF Requiring Maintenance
This certification gives public notice of an on-site sewage facility requiring maintenance and is completed by the property owner or the owner’s agent for the described property.
- 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
This certification gives public notice that an on-site sewage facility (OSSF) requiring maintenance is installed on the described property. The property owner or agent completes the property and ownership details, signs before a notary, records the certification in Denton County deed records, and provides proof of recording to the OSSF permitting authority. It also explains ongoing maintenance and permit-transfer responsibilities.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent needs this certification when an OSSF requiring maintenance is installed on the property and public notice must be recorded.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment block, and the property owner or owner’s agent must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Certification
Get the OSSF maintenance certification form from the City of Copper Canyon.
- 2
Fill In The Property Details
Enter the legal description, property address, owner information, and printed name requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature before the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Record And Submit Proof
File the certification in Denton County deed records and provide proof of recording to the OSSF permitting authority.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Copper Canyon. 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 complete and submit this OSSF certification?
- Fill in the property and owner information, sign before a notary, record the certification in Denton County deed records, and provide proof of recording to the OSSF permitting authority.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment, so the property owner or owner’s agent must appear before a notary and acknowledge signing the instrument.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by video; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept the remotely notarized form.
- What happens after the certification is notarized?
- The form says it is filed in Denton County deed records. The owner must also provide proof of recording to the OSSF permitting authority.