San Benito, TX · Cameron County
Subdivision Application
A notarized developer and engineer certification filed with San Benito when subdividing land into a preliminary, final, minor, or replat subdivision.
- 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 application is used to submit a preliminary plat, final plat, minor plat, or replat to the City of San Benito. It includes a Developer/Owner Certification and an Engineer Certification, each required under Texas Local Government Code section 212.0105 to describe the subdivision's water and sewer facilities and confirm compliance with state, county, and municipal law. Both certifications must be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
Who needs it
A property developer or owner, and the registered engineer working with them, who are subdividing land within San Benito.
Why it needs a notary
Texas Local Government Code section 212.0105 requires the developer's and engineer's water/sewer facilities certifications to be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Subdivision Application from cityofsanbenito.com's Applications & Permits page.
- 2
Complete the Certifications
Fill in the Developer/Owner and Engineer Certification sections with subdivision and facilities details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary for each signer.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer verifies their identity and swears to the certification before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with San Benito's Planning & Development Department for plat review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from San Benito. 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
- Who needs to sign the Subdivision Application notarized sections?
- The developer or property owner completes the Developer/Owner Certification, and the project's registered Texas engineer completes the Engineer Certification, each sworn before a notary.
- Do I need this for a minor plat too?
- Yes, the same application covers preliminary, final, minor, and replat submissions, and the sworn certifications apply whenever water/sewer facilities information is required.
- How do I get the certifications notarized online?
- Complete the subdivision details and certification language, then book a live video session with a commissioned online notary for each signer.
- What if water and sewer facilities are unnecessary for my subdivision?
- The certification form lets you state that facilities are unnecessary, but it still must be sworn and notarized before submission.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit it to the City of San Benito Planning & Development Department; check with the city if unsure which plat type applies to your project.