Dripping Springs, TX · Hays County
Preliminary Plat Application
This application gathers property, project, utility, and compliance information from applicants seeking preliminary plat review for a proposed subdivision in Dripping Springs.
- 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 the City with details about the property, proposed subdivision, utilities, environmental conditions, and required supporting materials. The form includes applicant and property-owner signatures with notary stamp fields, and its checklist calls for notarized signatures as part of a complete submittal. Applicants should also complete the separate completeness verification and include applicable exhibits, fees, and supporting documents before submitting the application.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking preliminary plat review for a proposed subdivision in Dripping Springs must complete the application and provide the required property-owner information and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application provides notary fields for the applicant's and property owner's signatures on page 6; each signer must sign before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Preliminary Plat Application from the City of Dripping Springs and review its application fields and submission checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, owner, property, project, and compliance information, and gather the supporting materials and fees that apply.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary session for the applicant and property owner signatures that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each required signer appears before a commissioned online notary by video and signs the indicated signature line.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the notarized application, completeness verification, applicable checklist items, exhibits, and fees in your city submission.
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 get the application signatures notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and property owner sign the indicated signature lines during the video session, and the notary completes the notarial portion.
- Do I need to notarize both the applicant and property owner signatures?
- The application has notary fields for both the applicant and property owner on page 6, and its checklist specifies required notarized signatures. If a property owner is not signing, the form says owner consent must be attached.
- What should I submit with the preliminary plat application?
- The checklist includes an application fee, digital copies, a preliminary plat, a drainage study, tax certificates, utility letters, and other items that may apply. Review the full checklist and include applicable exhibits and fees.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The application requires notarized signatures; confirm with the city if unsure whether a remotely notarized copy meets its submission requirements.
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