Decatur, TX · Wise County
Final Plat, Amending Plat and Replat Checklist and Universal Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application and checklist to submit final plat, amending plat, or replat materials to Decatur.
What this form is
The universal application identifies the requested plat type and collects project, property, applicant, owner, and lienholder information. The checklist outlines required plans, supporting documents, fees, and plat contents; Decatur reviews applications for completeness before acceptance. The document also describes an extension request form for the 30-day plat approval period and states that approval of an extension is up to the responsible municipal authority or governing body.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking a final plat, amending plat, or replat submit the application and applicable checklist materials.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary, but the checklist says signatures on the plat for recording must be acknowledged before a notary public.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the universal application and the applicable final plat, amending plat, or replat checklist.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Identify the application type and fill in project, property, applicant, owner, and lienholder information; obtain required signatures.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to assemble the required plat, supporting documents, plans, and fees.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Decatur plat application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. However, the checklist says signatures on the plat for recording must be acknowledged before a notary public.
- How do I submit the Decatur plat application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What materials does the plat checklist request?
- It lists items including the signed application and checklist, plat, surveyor’s closure report, proof of ownership, and other supporting documents. Engineering or construction plans are required for public improvements.
- Who signs the application?
- The form requests property owner signatures. If someone other than the owner signs, it requires a letter of authorization; a lienholder or mortgagee must also sign when applicable.