Kaufman, TX · Kaufman County
Vacating Plat Application and Guidelines
Application to vacate a previously recorded subdivision plat in the City of Kaufman, filed with the county after the owner's signature is notarized.
- 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
Property owners use this application to vacate (cancel) an existing recorded plat within the City of Kaufman or its extraterritorial jurisdiction, under Local Government Code chapter 212. Per the City's own guidelines, every size copy of the plat must be signed by the owner and notarized, and separately signed by the surveyor, before Planning staff will route it for City approval and filing with the Kaufman County Courthouse.
Who needs it
Property owners and their agents asking the City of Kaufman to vacate a previously recorded subdivision plat.
Why it needs a notary
The City's guidelines state plainly that every copy of the plat 'must be signed by the owner and notarized' before it can be approved and filed with the county.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Vacation Plat Application and Guidelines and the review checklist.
- 2
Prepare the Plat
Complete the plat drawing and application with the owner's and surveyor's information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video call, present ID, and sign the plat before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the signed, notarized plat sets to City of Kaufman Development Services for review and county filing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kaufman. 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 my Kaufman vacating plat notarized?
- Yes. The City's own guidelines require every copy of the plat to be signed by the owner and notarized before Planning staff will route it for approval and county filing.
- How do I get the plat owner's signature notarized?
- Prepare the plat with the owner's signature block, then connect with a commissioned online notary by video to sign and have it notarized.
- Does the surveyor's signature also need to be separate?
- Yes, the guidelines require the surveyor to sign the plat separately from the notarized owner signature.
- Where does the notarized plat get filed?
- City staff route the approved, notarized plat for filing at the Kaufman County Courthouse.
- Do I need to check current requirements with the city?
- Requirements and fees can change; check with the City of Kaufman Development Services if you are unsure of current copy counts or fees.