Houston, TX · Harris County
Lienholder’s Subordination to Dedication
This form records a lienholder’s agreement to subordinate its lien to a subdivision plat’s dedications, and is completed by the lienholder for a property being platted.
- 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 form identifies the property, lienholder, lien and subdivision plat, then records the lienholder’s agreement to subordinate the lien to the plat’s dedication of streets, rights-of-way and easements. It also states that the lien otherwise remains in force. Use it in connection with a subdivision plat when the lienholder is agreeing to those terms; the form text does not specify a filing deadline or other submission instructions.
Who needs it
A lienholder for property being platted needs this form when agreeing to subordinate its lien to the subdivision plat’s dedications and related terms.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a notary public acknowledgment, and all persons signing the instrument must acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the two-page Lienholder’s Subordination to Dedication form.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the property, lienholder, plat, recording and execution details requested in the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for every person who will sign the instrument.
- 4
Sign on Video
Have each signer acknowledge their signature before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized form with the subdivision plat as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Houston. 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 the lienholder subordination acknowledgment online?
- Fill in the form details, book an online notary, and have each signer acknowledge the instrument during the video session. Follow the form’s instructions for completing and submitting the document.
- Do I need a notary for this lienholder subordination form?
- Yes. The form includes a notary public acknowledgment for all signatures. Each person signing the instrument must acknowledge their signature before a notary.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form requires an acknowledgment; confirm with the city if unsure whether online notarization is accepted for your submission.
- What does this form authorize the lienholder to do?
- It records the lienholder’s agreement to subordinate its lien to the subdivision plat and the dedication of streets, rights-of-way and easements. The form says the lien otherwise remains in full force and effect.