West University Place, TX · Harris County
Acquiescence to Encroachment
This form requests city acquiescence to a structure encroaching on an easement and documents the property owner’s related obligations for a West University Place property.
- 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 application asks the City to review an existing structure within or encroaching on an easement. The accompanying agreement describes conditions of the City’s acquiescence, including the owner’s responsibilities if the City needs access to its facilities. The guidelines call for a sealed survey, a field investigation, and letters from utility companies with rights to use the easement; the agreement must be signed, acknowledged, recorded, and delivered to the City.
Who needs it
A property owner or agent seeking the City’s acquiescence for a structure within or encroaching on an easement in West University Place may need this application and agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The agreement includes acknowledgment blocks for the City Manager and owner, with additional blocks for entity representatives; the applicable signer must acknowledge the instrument before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Acquiescence to Encroachment application and agreement from the City of West University Place.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner or agent, and contact details; prepare the required survey and utility-company letters described in the guidelines.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicable agreement section during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the City’s process for review, recording the acknowledged agreement in the appropriate real property records, and delivering it to the City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West University Place. 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 Acquiescence to Encroachment form notarized?
- Complete the applicable owner section, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session, and follow the City’s instructions for recording and delivery.
- Do I need a notarized signature for this agreement?
- The agreement states that it does not take effect until signed and acknowledged by the Owner, recorded in the appropriate real property records, and delivered to the City. Confirm which acknowledgment block applies to your situation.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001.
- What documents and approvals does the application require?
- The guidelines call for a sealed survey certified by a professional public surveyor, a field investigation, and letters from utility companies with rights to use the easement. The application also refers to two copies of the site plan or survey.
- Who should sign the acknowledgment?
- The agreement provides separate acknowledgment blocks for the City Manager and the Owner, along with optional blocks for a corporation or partnership. Use the block that matches the signer’s capacity, and confirm with the city if unsure.
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