The Colony, TX · Denton County
Certificate of Acknowledgment
This certificate records a property owner’s acknowledgment that they signed an instrument for its stated purposes and consideration, with project and case identification fields.
- 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
The certificate records that the person named in the instrument appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing it for the purposes and consideration stated in that instrument. It includes spaces for the state and county, notary details, date, project name, case number, and property owner information. Use it when the city’s process for a project or case calls for a notarized acknowledgment accompanying an instrument; the form itself does not specify which submissions require it.
Who needs it
A property owner whose project or case submission requires an acknowledgment of an instrument should complete this certificate and provide the project and case details.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and the property owner named on it must appear before a notary and acknowledge executing the referenced instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Certificate of Acknowledgment from The Colony’s document page.
- 2
Fill In The Details
Complete the project name, case number, property owner name, and other applicable information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Acknowledge On Video
Appear by video and acknowledge signing the referenced instrument before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed certificate with the relevant instrument to the city as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from The Colony. 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 this certificate?
- Enter the state and county, notary and appearance details, date, project name, case number, and property owner information. The owner appears before a notary to acknowledge signing the referenced instrument.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The certificate’s acknowledgment block records the owner’s appearance and acknowledgment before a notary. Complete the notarial portion with the notary and provide the project and case information.
- Can I use an online notary for this certificate?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can take the acknowledgment; Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What project details does the form request?
- The form has fields for the project name, case number, property owner signature, and property owner name, along with the acknowledgment and notary information.