Ennis, TX · Ellis County
Plat Submittal Guidelines
This guide lists the application documents, plat details, and certifications needed when property owners or their agents submit a preliminary, final, amended, minor, replat, vacating, or abandonment plat for review.
- 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 City of Ennis Planning and Development Department uses these guidelines to explain what makes a plat application complete, which technical details belong on the plat, and which certifications and statements may be required. Applicants should use the checklist for their plat type and secure the required written approvals before submitting; partial applications will not be accepted. The guide includes an owner’s certificate with a notarial acknowledgment and a surveyor’s certificate with a notarial block.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized agents, and surveyors preparing a plat application for review by the City of Ennis Planning and Development Department need these guidelines.
Why it needs a notary
The owner’s certificate includes an acknowledgment, and the surveyor’s certificate includes a notarial block; the owners or surveyor named in the applicable certificate sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Guidelines
Get the City of Ennis Plat Submittal Guidelines and identify the checklist requirements for your plat type.
- 2
Prepare the Plat and Documents
Complete the applicable owner or surveyor certification and gather the required application documents and written approvals.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization session for the applicable certification and have each required signer ready to show identification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video session and sign the certification in front of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the complete plat application and required documents to the Ennis Planning and Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ennis. 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 notarize a plat owner’s certificate online?
- Complete the owner’s certificate and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each owner named in the certificate must sign during the video session; check the completed plat for other required certifications.
- Do I need to notarize the surveyor’s certificate too?
- The guide provides a notarial block for the surveyor’s certificate as well as an acknowledgment for the owner’s certificate. Review your plat and confirm which certifications apply to your submission.
- Can I use an online notary for this plat certification?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signature online; confirm with the city if unsure about submission requirements.
- What else must I submit with the plat?
- Requirements vary by plat type. The checklist may call for a plat application and fee, digital plat copy, ownership proof, written Public Works approval, and other documents; partial submissions will not be accepted.