Houston, TX · Harris County
Owner’s Ratification of Plat
This form lets a landowner who did not sign a subdivision plat ratify it and consent to its terms, with an acknowledgment notarizing the owner’s signature.
- 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 instrument lets an owner who did not join in or sign a subdivision plat ratify and confirm the plat and consent to its terms. The owner identifies the land, ownership deed, lot or reserve, and recorded plat, then signs to confirm ownership and the tract’s stated status. It is for an owner within a subdivision who wants to formally consent to the plat; the form references an attached Exhibit A describing the land.
Who needs it
An owner of land within a subdivision may use this form when they did not join in or sign the plat and want to ratify and consent to it.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; each person signing the instrument appears before the notary and acknowledges executing it for the stated purposes.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Owner’s Ratification of Plat and review the form, including its second-page acknowledgment and reference to Exhibit A.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner, land, deed, subdivision, and recording information requested. Prepare the referenced Exhibit A describing the land.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have identification and the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign when instructed; acknowledge to the notary that you executed the instrument for its stated purposes.
- 5
Submit to the City
After notarization, submit the completed instrument and referenced exhibit through the applicable city plat process.
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 notarize an owner’s ratification of plat online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign when instructed so the notary can complete the acknowledgment, and submit the notarized instrument with its referenced Exhibit A.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the signer personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged executing the instrument for its stated purposes.
- Can I use an online notary for this acknowledgment?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information should I have ready?
- The form asks for owner names, land and deed details, the lot or reserve, plat and recording information, and execution details. It also refers to Exhibit A describing the land.
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