Heath, TX · Rockwall County
Easement Encroachment Waiver
Property owners use this waiver with a building permit to accept responsibility for certain improvements placed within a platted utility easement and protect the City of Heath from related damage claims.
- 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 waiver certifies that the signer owns the property and accepts responsibility for damage to fences, driveways, parking areas, walkways, and other appurtenances located within a platted utility easement. It also states that the City of Heath is not liable for the owner’s repair costs if utility work damages those items, and that the waiver does not authorize signs or buildings in the easement. The form is for property owners applying to construct authorized improvements within an easement under a building permit.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a building permit to construct an authorized fence, driveway, parking area, walkway, or other appurtenance within a platted utility easement needs this waiver.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and the property owner whose signature appears on the waiver must acknowledge signing it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Waiver
Get the Easement Encroachment Waiver from the City of Heath.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the building permit number, property description, owner information, and other requested details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a secure video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with the notary and acknowledge your signature during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized waiver to the City of Heath and include the stated Rockwall County filing fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Heath. 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 easement waiver notarized online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by secure video. Sign during the session when instructed, and submit the notarized waiver to the City of Heath.
- Do I need to sign the waiver in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment for the property owner. The owner must acknowledge the signature before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in Texas?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Ask the City of Heath how it accepts the completed waiver.
- What should I include with the waiver?
- The form requests building permit and property details and says to include a $16.00 check for Rockwall County filing fees. Confirm with the city if unsure about submission requirements.