Dripping Springs, TX · Hays County
On-Site Sewage Facilities Affidavit Requiring a Maintenance Contract
This affidavit is completed by a property owner to document an on-site sewage facility requiring a maintenance contract and provide notice tied to the property and its OSSF.
- 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 property owner uses this affidavit to identify land in Dripping Springs where an on-site sewage facility requiring a maintenance contract will be installed. The form describes the property, states the OSSF maintenance and service-policy requirements, and explains the owner's responsibility to request a permit transfer when the property is sold or transferred. The recorded affidavit is filed in Hays County deed records, and proof of recording must be provided to the OSSF permitting authority.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a development authorization for land in Dripping Springs where an on-site sewage facility requiring a maintenance contract will be installed needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the OSSF affidavit from the City of Dripping Springs and review the form before completing it.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Enter the property address or legal description and the property owner's information. Leave the signature and notary section for your appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed affidavit ready.
- 4
Sign and Swear on Video
Appear by video, sign the affidavit, and swear that its statements are true when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Follow the city's instructions to file the notarized affidavit in Hays County deed records and provide proof of recording to the OSSF permitting authority.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dripping Springs. 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 this OSSF affidavit online?
- Complete the property and owner details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, and follow the city's instructions for filing it.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn jurat stating that the affiant personally appeared and was duly sworn. Sign and take the oath before the notary completes the certificate.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts a remotely notarized copy for its filing process.
- What happens after the affidavit is notarized?
- The form says the affidavit is filed in Hays County deed records and that proof of recording must be provided to the OSSF permitting authority. Follow the city's filing instructions.
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