Big Spring, TX · Howard County
Preliminary Plat Application
The Preliminary Plat Application requests Big Spring Planning and Zoning Commission review of a proposed subdivision 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
Use this two-page application to provide the proposed plat title, legal description, owner and contact details, fee information, and any requested variances. Big Spring considers the application officially filed only after the Public Works Office receives it with the required copies, fee, drainage plan, and title policy. Submit it at least 10 days before the desired commission meeting, or 18 days ahead when a public hearing is required.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking preliminary plat review in Big Spring, or their authorized agents, use this application to provide project details and request any applicable variances.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Preliminary Plat Application from the City of Big Spring.
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Fill Out the Form
Enter the plat, property, owner, developer, and representative details, and note any requested variances.
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Book an Online Notary
If an agent is filing for the property owner, arrange an online notarization for the affidavit.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required submission materials to the Public Works Office within the stated meeting timeline.
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
- Do I need to notarize the preliminary plat application?
- The affidavit must be completed when an authorized agent files and executes the application for the property owner. The agent signs the affidavit under oath before a notary.
- How do I get the agent affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application and affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The agent signs the affidavit under oath during a live video session.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. A commissioned online notary can notarize the agent’s affidavit remotely; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else must accompany the application?
- The form lists 18 prints, a filing fee, a drainage plan submitted to Public Works, and a title policy among the submission items. The city considers the application officially filed only when it receives the required materials.
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