Tyler, TX · Smith County
Release From Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Application
Property owners and applicants use this application and petition to request release of property from the City of Tyler’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
What this form is
This application and accompanying petition are used to request release of property from the City of Tyler’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. A formal submission must include the completed application, a property description, recorded plat identification, and a signed petition; the form states that 50% of owners in the area must sign. It also requests applicant, owner, and property information.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking release of property from Tyler’s extraterritorial jurisdiction should complete the application and gather the listed property documents and owner signatures.
How to submit it
Submit the application and supporting documents in person at City Hall, by mail to the Office of the City Clerk, or by email to [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owners sign the application and petition, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the ETJ release application and petition.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, property owner, and property information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the property description, recorded plat identification, signed petition, and any other listed ownership documentation that applies.
- 4
Submit To The City
Send the application and supporting documents to the City Clerk’s Office in person, by mail, or by email.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the ETJ release application for?
- It lets applicants and property owners request removal of property from the City of Tyler’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
- What documents and signatures are required?
- The form lists a completed application, an exact property description, identification on a recorded plat, and a signed release petition. It states that 50% of owners in the area must sign.
- Do I need a notary for the ETJ release application?
- No. The application and petition call for signatures and dates but do not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the ETJ release application?
- Submit the application and supporting documents in person at City Hall, by mail to the Office of the City Clerk, or by email to [email protected].