Forest Hill, TX · Tarrant County
Minor Plat Application
This application and checklist help a property owner or developer submit a minor plat for land division in Forest Hill, with project details, required documents, and platting requirements.
- 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
Use this packet to provide applicant, property, owner, surveyor, engineer, and developer information and check off required minor-plat documents and technical items. Forest Hill describes a minor plat as an option for qualifying land divided into four or fewer lots, fronting an existing street, and requiring no new street or municipal facility extension or public hearing. The packet also includes plat regulations and an owner's acknowledgment and dedication requiring notarization.
Who needs it
A property owner or developer seeking to submit a qualifying minor plat in Forest Hill should complete the application and checklist and arrange the required plat certifications.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes an Owner's Acknowledgment and Dedication with a notarial acknowledgment; the owner or owners sign before the notary, and lien holders are also to sign and acknowledge.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Minor Plat Packet
Download the application, checklist, and regulations from the City of Forest Hill.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the applicant and property details and complete the applicable checklist items.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the Owner's Acknowledgment and Dedication.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner or owners sign the acknowledgment in a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Provide the signed plat and required supporting documents to the City of Forest Hill.
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 minor plat?
- Complete the plat and its owner acknowledgment and dedication, then sign the acknowledgment before a commissioned online notary. Submit the signed plat with the required application materials to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the minor plat application?
- The packet lists a plat application with an owner disclosure and notary statement, and its plat requirements include a notarized Owner's Acknowledgment and Dedication. Confirm with the city if unsure which documents need notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this Forest Hill form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001.
- Who signs the Owner's Acknowledgment and Dedication?
- The form calls for the owner or owners to sign the dedication and have their signatures acknowledged before a notary. It also says lien holders must sign and acknowledge.
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