Arlington, TX · Tarrant County
Three Party Contract for Public Improvements
The contract form Arlington property owners and their prequalified contractor sign, with notarized signatures, to construct public improvements associated with a development.
- 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
This form is the three-party construction contract Arlington requires between the property owner, a Public Works-prequalified contractor, and the city before public improvement work (streets, drainage, utilities) tied to a development can proceed. City instructions state that the owner and contractor must both sign the contract, and both signatures must be notarized, before three original wet-ink sets are submitted to Planning and Development Services.
Who needs it
Property owners and their prequalified contractor who are entering into a public improvements construction contract with the City of Arlington.
Why it needs a notary
The city's own instructions state the owner and contractor signatures on the contract must be notarized before the sets are submitted for execution.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Three Party Contract packet from the city site.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the contract with the owner, contractor, and project details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule sessions for the owner and contractor to sign with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer completes their notarized signature live on video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Print the required wet-ink sets and submit to Planning and Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Arlington. 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 this contract notarized?
- Yes — Arlington requires both the property owner's and the contractor's signatures on the Three Party Contract to be notarized before submission.
- How do I get my three-party contract notarized online?
- Fill out the contract, then book a commissioned online notary session so both signers can be notarized by video before printing wet-ink sets.
- How many notarized sets does Arlington require?
- The city's instructions call for a minimum of three fully completed wet-ink sets with original signatures.
- Does my contractor need to be prequalified first?
- Yes, the contractor must be prequalified with Arlington Public Works for the type of construction before the contract can be executed.