Round Rock, TX · Williamson County
Plat Vacation Release
A recordable release form used to vacate all or part of a previously recorded subdivision plat in Round Rock under Local Government Code section 212.013.
- 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
Property owners who need to nullify a previously recorded plat, in whole or in part, file a Plat Vacation Release with Round Rock's Planning and Development Services Department. Because the release affects a recorded property instrument, Texas law requires the owner's signature on the release to be acknowledged before a notary public.
Who needs it
A property owner or subdivider seeking to vacate all or part of a previously recorded plat within Round Rock.
Why it needs a notary
The Plat Vacation Release template must be signed before a notary because it is filed as a recorded instrument that nullifies a prior plat, per Local Government Code section 212.013.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Plat Vacation Packet and release template from Round Rock Planning and Development Services.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the release with the plat description and owner information exactly as instructed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video call, verify your identity, and sign the release while the notary watches and notarizes it.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized release through the Round Rock Permit Portal for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Round Rock. 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 a Round Rock plat vacation release?
- Complete the Plat Vacation Release template from the packet, then sign it before a commissioned online notary via video before filing.
- Do I need a notary for a plat vacation release?
- Yes, the release is a recorded instrument under Local Government Code section 212.013 and must be acknowledged before a notary.
- Who signs the plat vacation release?
- The current owner or owners of the platted property sign the release.
- Can I notarize this release online?
- Yes, Texas recognizes remote online notarization, so a commissioned online notary can witness your signature by video.
- What if Round Rock needs the release filed with the county?
- Check with the city if unsure, since the notarized release must ultimately be recorded with the county clerk.