Forest Hill, TX · Tarrant County
Final Plat Application and Owner Acknowledgment
This application and checklist collect subdivision, property, and professional details for a developer submitting a final plat to the City of Forest Hill for review and approval.
- 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 packet includes a final plat application, a checklist of required documents and technical requirements, and the city’s final plat and construction document regulations. The owner’s acknowledgment and dedication certifies the land description and dedicates listed streets, easements, and public places for public use. The city requires a final plat to follow an approved preliminary plat and be submitted with construction plans, required documents, and fees for review.
Who needs it
A developer submitting a final plat for a subdivision or re-subdivision in Forest Hill needs this packet, including the record owner and professionals preparing the plat and plans.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner’s Acknowledgment and Dedication contains an acknowledgment block; each owner signing the dedication must appear before a notary, and the form also calls for lien-holder signatures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Final Plat Packet
Get the application, checklist, and final plat regulations from the City of Forest Hill.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the subdivision, legal description, owner, surveyor, engineer, and developer details, and complete the applicable checklist items.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the Owner’s Acknowledgment and Dedication.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner signs the dedication in the online notary’s presence and completes the acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the completed packet, notarized dedication, required plans and documents, and fees in the final plat submission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forest Hill. 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 notarize the owner’s dedication for a final plat?
- Complete the owner’s acknowledgment and dedication, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign when instructed and include the notarized document with the final plat submission.
- Do I need a notary for the final plat application?
- The packet includes a notary statement and an Owner’s Acknowledgment and Dedication with a notarial acknowledgment block. The owner’s signature on the dedication must be acknowledged before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can take the acknowledgment by video.
- Who signs the Owner’s Acknowledgment and Dedication?
- The form provides signature lines for the owner and calls for signatures from all owners and lien holders of the land. The city packet does not explain whether every signature needs a separate notarization, so confirm with the city if unsure.
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