Grapevine, TX · Tarrant County
Public Right-of-Way/Easement Abandonment Application
This application asks Grapevine City Council to abandon a public right-of-way or easement and is filed by the applicant with the required exhibits and utility consents.
- 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 application to request that the City of Grapevine abandon a specified public right-of-way or easement. The applicant provides the location, legal description, reason for the request, and required exhibits, including a sealed metes-and-bounds description, a plat or detailed sketch, and utility consents. The applicant completes the application and pays the fee to Public Works, which circulates it for review before placing it on a City Council agenda.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking abandonment of a public right-of-way or easement in Grapevine must submit this application with the required exhibits and consents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a Texas acknowledgment block; the applicant signs the application and acknowledges the signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the abandonment application and instructions from the City of Grapevine.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter the location, applicant details, and reason for abandonment; gather the required exhibits and utility consents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign the application as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and pay the fee to the Public Works Department for circulation and review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grapevine. 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 get the abandonment application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign when instructed so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- Do I need to attach exhibits to this application?
- Yes. The instructions call for a sealed metes-and-bounds description, a plat or detailed sketch, and consent from public utilities. City staff completes Exhibit No. 4.
- What does the notary certify on this form?
- The acknowledgment states that the applicant personally appeared and acknowledged executing the instrument for its stated purposes and consideration.
- Can I use an online notary for this Grapevine form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The state also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001; confirm with the city if unsure.
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