Hays, TX · Hays County
Request and Petition for Release of Property from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
This petition asks Hays to release property from its extraterritorial jurisdiction and is filed by the property owner or an authorized representative.
- 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 petition asks the City of Hays to release land from its extraterritorial jurisdiction and identifies the property by metes and bounds, with supporting exhibits. The form states that the petitioner owns all the land and is authorized to file, and requests that the city verify signatures, notify the petitioner of the results, and grant the petition. The submitted document includes an acknowledgment for the authorized signatory.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking release of land from Hays’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, or an authorized representative signing the petition on the owner’s behalf, may need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment before a notary, signed by the authorized signatory of the general partner on behalf of the petitioner entities.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Petition
Get the City of Hays Request and Petition for Release of Property from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
- 2
Fill In The Petition
Complete the petition and gather the referenced property description and supporting exhibits. Leave the acknowledgment for the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with Rush Notary for the authorized signatory who will acknowledge the petition.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary by video, verify your identity, and complete the acknowledgment.
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Submit To The City
Follow the City of Hays’s instructions to submit the notarized petition and its supporting materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hays. 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 ETJ release petition notarized online?
- Complete the petition and arrange its exhibits, then book with Rush Notary. A commissioned online notary verifies your identity and witnesses your acknowledgment during a video session.
- Do I need to sign this petition before a notary?
- The included signature page has an acknowledgment before a notary for the authorized signatory. The document does not specify whether the city accepts remote notarization, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this Hays petition?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form includes an acknowledgment; ask the city about its submission requirements if you have questions.
Request and Petition for Release of Property from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in other Texas cities
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