Overton, TX · Rusk County
Universal Application
This Community Development form lets property owners or their authorized agents apply to Overton for land-use, platting, development, and related approvals.
- 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
Applicants use this form to identify the application type, property, project, ownership, and requested changes, and to provide contact details. Overton requires a signed application, fees, proof of ownership, required plans or plats, a signed checklist, and a PDF of documentation; incomplete applications will be rejected. Preliminary plat, final plat, and replat applications also require the plat-waiver section to be signed.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking an application listed on the form, such as a zoning change, plat, subdivision variance, or gas well development plat, must file it.
Why it needs a notary
The acknowledgment block states that the signer acknowledges executing the instrument; the property owner and lienholder sign the application sections as applicable before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Overton Universal Application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Select the application type and fill in project, property, applicant, and owner information. Gather the required fees, ownership proof, plans or plats, checklist, and documentation.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization session for the form's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable sections during your video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the signed application and required materials to Overton Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Overton. 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 Overton Universal Application notarized online?
- Complete the application and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the acknowledgment during the video session, then submit the signed form and required materials to the City.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form includes a notary acknowledgment and a Notary Public signature block. It does not specify which application types require notarization, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the application and plat waiver?
- The form requires a property-owner signature on all applications. A lienholder signs where applicable, and the plat waiver is required for preliminary plats, final plats, and replats.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. The form itself does not specify an in-person-only requirement.