Big Spring, TX · Howard County
Final Plat Application
This application requests Planning and Zoning Commission approval of a final plat 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 application provides the proposed plat title, legal description, owner and developer details, and representative information, and lets the applicant request the short form procedure. The City of Big Spring requires a complete submission to the Public Works Office before the final plat is officially filed; the form also states that an agent signing for the property owner must complete the affidavit below.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking final plat approval, or their authorized agents, use this application to submit plat information to the Big Spring Planning and Zoning Commission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Final Plat Application from the City of Big Spring.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide the plat title, legal description, owner and developer details, and representative information. Complete the affidavit if an authorized agent is signing for the owner.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If the agent affidavit applies, schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notarization session and complete the required sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application and required materials to the Public Works Office by the applicable deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Big Spring. 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
- Who completes the affidavit on this application?
- The form says an authorized agent who files and executes the application for the property owner should complete the affidavit. It states that the agent is authorized to represent the owner and sign the owner's name.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- If an authorized agent is filing and executing the application for the property owner, the form calls for the agent's sworn affidavit, with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The owner signature line is separate.
- How do I get the affidavit notarized online?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. Book with a commissioned online notary, present identification, and sign the affidavit during the video session. Ask the city about submission requirements.
- When should I submit the final plat application?
- The form gives a minimum submission deadline before the Planning Commission meeting, with longer lead times for short-form procedure or plats requiring a public hearing. Confirm with the city if unsure.
Other forms in Big Spring
Final Plat Application in other Texas cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.