Houston, TX · Harris County
Subdivision Plat Dedicatory Acknowledgments and Certifications
This 14-page packet provides acknowledgments and certifications for subdivision plats, including statements owners and lienholders must sign before a notary for Houston-area plat recordation.
- 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
Houston’s Planning and Development Department packet supplies dedicatory language and certificates for subdivision plats, replats, amending plats, and subdivision vacations. It includes an owners’ acknowledgment and a notary acknowledgment example, with separate provisions that apply depending on the plat’s location and features. The form says owners’ signatures must be acknowledged by a notary and requires acknowledgment of lienholder signatures when a plat has a lien.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized company signers preparing a subdivision plat, and lienholders with liens against the property, may need to complete the applicable acknowledgments.
Why it needs a notary
The packet carries a notary public acknowledgment, not a jurat; owners and, when applicable, lienholders sign the plat or instrument before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Houston subdivision plat dedicatory acknowledgments and certifications packet.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the relevant owner, lienholder, plat, and certification details for your situation.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the required acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Have each required signer sign during the video session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed plat documents to the appropriate city or county office for processing and recordation.
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 get the plat acknowledgment notarized online?
- Complete the applicable plat sections, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this packet?
- The packet states that all owners’ signatures must be acknowledged by a notary. For plats with liens, lienholder signatures must also be acknowledged; confirm with the city if unsure which provisions apply.
- Can I use an online notary for this Houston form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states are recognized under CPRC §121.001.
- What should I bring to the online notarization?
- Have the completed applicable plat or instrument and the required signers available. The packet’s acknowledgment identifies the people signing and, for company signers, may include their corporate titles.