Bridgeport, TX · Wise County
Homestead Designation Affidavit
A sworn statement filed with the City of Bridgeport declaring a specific lot or tract as the affiant's homestead property in Wise County.
- 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
This affidavit lets property owners formally designate and set apart a described lot, tract, or parcel in Wise County as their homestead. Because the affiants must swear to the facts stated and sign before a notary, the City requires the document to carry a full notarial jurat before it can be recorded or accepted as part of a development or permit file.
Who needs it
Bridgeport homeowners who need to formally record a homestead designation for a specific parcel of land.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself is a sworn statement with a Texas jurat block ('BEFORE ME... who being by me duly sworn') naming Wise County, so it must be signed in front of a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homestead Designation Affidavit from the City of Bridgeport website.
- 2
Fill in Your Details
Complete the affiant and property description sections before your session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a live video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit while the notary verifies your ID and witnesses the signature.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit to Bridgeport Development Services or as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bridgeport. 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 my homestead affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your ID, and connect with a commissioned online notary over live video to sign and notarize it in one session.
- Do I need a notary for a homestead designation affidavit?
- Yes. The form contains a jurat requiring the affiants to swear before a notary public in Wise County before it can be accepted.
- Can I use an online notary for a Wise County homestead affidavit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and acknowledgments from commissioned online notaries are recognized statewide, but check with the City of Bridgeport if you are unsure about their acceptance policy.
- How long does notarizing this affidavit take?
- Most sessions take about 10 minutes once your ID is verified and the document is uploaded.
- What do I need to bring to the video notary session?
- A valid government-issued photo ID and the completed, unsigned homestead affidavit.