Do I need a notary for the Excess Dirt Disposal Release?

No. The release is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not list a notarized attachment or sworn step.

Does completing the release guarantee a dirt delivery?

No. The form says it is not a guarantee that dirt will be delivered or that you will receive all the dirt you want.

What information does the release ask for?

It asks for the property owner’s name, telephone number, residence address, location where the dirt should be placed, signature, and date.

Santa Fe, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

Disposal of Excess Dirt From Drainage Work

Santa Fe property owners use this release to give the city permission to place excess dirt from drainage work on their property.

What this form is

This release lets a Santa Fe property owner give the city permission to place excess dirt from drainage work on private property. The form explains that delivery is not guaranteed, that the city will not move dirt after placement, and that the owner agrees to spread it within 30 days. It asks for the owner’s name, telephone number, residence address, placement location, signature, and date.

Who needs it

A property owner who wants the city to consider delivering excess dirt from drainage work to their property should complete this release.

How to submit it

Present your copy of the form to the dump truck driver and tell them where you want the dirt delivered. If you will not be home during digging, drive stakes into the ground where you want the dirt placed.

About notarization

This release is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Disposal of Excess Dirt From Drainage Work form.
2
Complete the Release
Enter the requested owner and property details, then sign and date the form.
3
Choose the Dirt Location
Write where you want the dirt placed. If you will not be home during digging, drive stakes into the ground there.
4
Present It to the Driver
Give your copy to the dump truck driver and tell them where you want the dirt delivered.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Excess Dirt Disposal Release?: No. The release is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not list a notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Excess Dirt Disposal Release?: Present your copy to the dump truck driver and tell them where you want the dirt delivered. If you will not be home during digging, place stakes where you want the dirt.
Does completing the release guarantee a dirt delivery?: No. The form says it is not a guarantee that dirt will be delivered or that you will receive all the dirt you want.
What information does the release ask for?: It asks for the property owner’s name, telephone number, residence address, location where the dirt should be placed, signature, and date.

Need something notarized?

This Disposal of Excess Dirt From Drainage Work doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.