Jacksonville, TX · Cherokee County
Consent to Demolish Building and Release of Liability
A property owner's sworn authorization letting the City of Jacksonville demolish an unsafe or nuisance building on their land and releasing the city from liability.
- 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
Owners of buildings under investigation as unsafe structures or urban nuisances can sign this form to authorize the City of Jacksonville to demolish and remove them instead of the city pursuing formal code-enforcement proceedings. The owner releases and indemnifies the city, its officers, employees, agents, and contractors from claims connected to the demolition. Each owner's signature is acknowledged before a notary under a separate Cherokee County acknowledgment block.
Who needs it
Property owners in Jacksonville whose building has been flagged as unsafe or a nuisance and who want the city to remove it without further enforcement action.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a formal Texas acknowledgment clause for each signer, reading that the instrument was acknowledged before a notary public, so it must be signed in front of a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Consent to Demolish Building and Release of Liability form from the City of Jacksonville website.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter the street address, legal description, and each owner's information on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with a commissioned online notary at a time that works for you.
- 4
Verify Your Identity
Join the video session and present valid ID so the notary can confirm you are the signer.
- 5
Sign Before the Notary
Sign the acknowledgment while the notary watches over video, and the notary completes the notarial certificate.
- 6
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized form to the City of Jacksonville's code enforcement or neighborhood services office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jacksonville. 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 a Consent to Demolish form for Jacksonville, Texas?
- Fill out the form, then book an online notarization session where a commissioned online notary verifies your ID and watches you sign before completing the acknowledgment.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, the City of Jacksonville's form includes a Texas acknowledgment clause for each owner, so every signature must be taken before a notary public.
- Can more than one owner sign the same form?
- Yes, the form provides up to four separate acknowledgment blocks, one for each co-owner who needs to consent to the demolition.
- Where do I submit the signed form?
- Return the completed and notarized form to the City of Jacksonville's Neighborhood Services or Code Enforcement office; check with the city if unsure which department handles your case.
- Does releasing the city from liability mean I lose my legal rights?
- The form asks you to release and indemnify the city for claims tied to the demolition, so review it carefully and consult an attorney if you have questions before signing.