Elmendorf, TX · Bexar County
Preliminary Plat Owner Authorization
A notarized acknowledgment in which a landowner authorizes the City of Elmendorf to review a preliminary subdivision plat before construction plans move forward.
- 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 City of Elmendorf requires property owners submitting a Preliminary or Minor Plat to sign an Owner Authorization section permitting the city to begin the review process and inspect the property. As with the Final Plat, the owner's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public in Bexar County, complete with seal, before City Staff and the City Engineer will process the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers proposing to subdivide land in Elmendorf who are submitting a Preliminary or Minor Plat.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner Authorization section is a standard Texas acknowledgment ('Before me... personally appeared... Given under my hand and seal of office') requiring a notary's signature and seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for Preliminary and Minor Plat PDF from the City of Elmendorf website.
- 2
Complete Owner Information
Fill in the property owner's name, contact details, and agent information if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the owner to sign before a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign and Acknowledge on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary completes the Bexar County acknowledgment and seal.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized plat application with Elmendorf City Hall for City Staff and City Engineer review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elmendorf. 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 an Elmendorf preliminary plat authorization?
- Complete the Owner Authorization section of the Preliminary and Minor Plat Application, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need a notary for an Elmendorf preliminary plat?
- Yes. Like the Final Plat, the Owner Authorization block is a full Texas acknowledgment that must be completed before a notary.
- Is there a deadline for the City to act on a preliminary plat?
- The form states City Staff's failure to act within 30 days of filing is deemed approval, so submit promptly after notarizing.
- Can I use a Rush Notary online notary for this Elmendorf form?
- Yes, a commissioned online notary can complete the acknowledgment remotely; check with the city if you have questions about their process.