La Porte, TX · Harris County
Minor Plat Application
This application is for property owners or their agents seeking city review of a minor plat for 10 acres or less, with four or fewer lots and no new street or municipal-facility extension.
- 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
Use this application to provide owner and agent contact details, property identification, proposed plat information, and supporting materials for Planning and Development Department review. The form describes a minor plat as applying to property of 10 acres or less, with four or fewer lots fronting on an existing street and no new street or municipal-facility extension; it also outlines application documents and review steps.
Who needs it
Property owners, or agents representing them, seeking approval to plat eligible property into four or fewer lots should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an owner acknowledgment block; the property owner signing that block must appear before a notary and acknowledge the signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the minor plat application and review its eligibility description, checklist, and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter owner and agent contact information, property details, proposed plat information, and the requested supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner appears on video and signs the acknowledgment as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, applicable plans, and correct fee to the City of La Porte as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Porte. 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 the owner acknowledgment?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs and acknowledges the signature during the session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form includes an owner acknowledgment block. The property owner must sign that block before a notary; confirm with the city if unsure whether any other signature needs notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Ask the city whether it accepts a remotely notarized application.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The checklist requests applicable plans and the correct application fee. The form also describes additional plat-review materials and steps; review the complete application for details.
Minor Plat Application in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.