Southlake, TX · Tarrant County
Permanent Easement Dedication
This instrument grants the City of Southlake a permanent easement over described property; property owners complete it to dedicate land for city facilities.
- 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 instrument conveys a permanent easement to the City of Southlake for installing, operating, maintaining, and other work on facilities in the described area. It identifies the property and easement through written descriptions and attached exhibits, and sets out restrictions on structures and conflicting easements. The city requires the grantor to execute the dedication; the form includes a city acceptance certificate and instructions for returning the original after execution and recording.
Who needs it
A property owner granting the City of Southlake a permanent easement for facilities on described land needs to complete and sign this instrument.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; each grantor whose name is subscribed to the instrument must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge its execution.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Permanent Easement Dedication form from the City of Southlake.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the grantor, easement, and property information, including the referenced exhibits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge the instrument before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the original as directed by the form, including the instructions for after recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southlake. 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 this easement dedication notarized online?
- Complete the grantor and property details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and acknowledge the instrument during the video session, then follow the city’s return and recording instructions.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the grantor personally appears before the notary and acknowledges executing the instrument. Do not sign the acknowledgment section in advance.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this 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; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What happens after the dedication is signed?
- The form directs the grantor to return the original to the City of Southlake Public Works Department after execution and to the City Secretary after recording.