Elgin, TX · Bastrop County
Re-Plat Application Packet
Elgin's application packet for re-platting subdivided land, whose owner's dedication certificate must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public in the presence of the undersigned authority.
- 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 and developers who want to re-plat an existing subdivision in Elgin file this packet with Planning & Zoning, following a required pre-application meeting for plats that involve public improvements. The packet's certificate of dedication requires the owner to appear before a notary, be identified, and acknowledge that they executed the instrument for the purposes stated, with the notary completing a standard Texas acknowledgment jurat.
Who needs it
Landowners and developers re-platting a previously platted parcel within the City of Elgin.
Why it needs a notary
The dedication certificate reads 'BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority...they acknowledged to me that they executed the same,' closing with a notary public signature and seal block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Re-Plat Application Packet from the City of Elgin's Platting Applications page.
- 2
Schedule a Pre-Application Meeting
Contact Elgin Planning & Zoning if your re-plat involves public improvements.
- 3
Complete the Application
Fill in the plat details and prepare the owner's dedication certificate.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 5
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the dedication certificate live in front of the online notary.
- 6
Submit to the City
File the complete, notarized packet with City of Elgin Planning & Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elgin. 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
- Does the Elgin re-plat application need a notary?
- Yes. The owner's dedication certificate must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public, with a full Texas acknowledgment jurat.
- How do I notarize my Elgin re-plat certificate online?
- Upload the plat packet, verify your identity, and sign the dedication certificate live on video with a commissioned online notary, then download the notarized document.
- Do I need to use a Texas-commissioned notary?
- Texas law recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the City of Elgin if you're unsure whether they require in-person notarization for recording.
- Who must sign before the notary?
- The property owner(s) named on the plat must personally appear before the notary to sign and acknowledge the dedication certificate.
- What happens after the packet is notarized?
- The notarized re-plat packet is submitted to Elgin Planning & Zoning for completeness review, noticing, and Commission consideration before recording.