Lindale, TX · Smith County
Declaration Vacating a Plat
A sole owner's recorded declaration asking Lindale to vacate a filed subdivision plat under Local Government Code section 212.013.
- 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
A property owner who is the sole owner of all lots on a recorded plat can ask the City of Lindale to vacate that plat, releasing it from the Smith County Plat Records. The declaration is a recordable instrument under Local Government Code §212.013 and must be acknowledged before a notary before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will approve the vacation and the county clerk will record it.
Who needs it
The sole owner of all lots shown on a recorded Lindale subdivision plat who wants that plat vacated.
Why it needs a notary
As a recordable instrument, the declaration states it 'was acknowledged before me,' requiring notarization under Local Government Code §212.013.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Declaration Vacating a Plat from the City of Lindale website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter the plat, cabinet, and slide information, leaving your signature blank.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the declaration live in front of the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit for Approval
File the notarized declaration with Lindale Planning and Zoning for Council approval and county recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lindale. 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 vacate a plat in Lindale?
- File a Declaration Vacating a Plat, notarized and approved by Planning and Zoning and City Council, then recorded with the Smith County Clerk.
- Do I need to notarize this declaration?
- Yes, as a recordable instrument under Local Government Code §212.013 it must be acknowledged before a notary public.
- How do I get this plat declaration notarized online?
- Book an online notary session, upload the declaration, and sign live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Will Smith County accept an online-notarized declaration?
- Texas recognizes remote online notarization for recorded instruments; check with the city or county clerk if you are unsure.