Fairview, TX · Collin County
Drainage and Grading Affidavit
A notarized affidavit certifying that a lot's grading matches the submitted drainage plans as part of a Fairview building permit application.
- 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 or their authorized agents in Fairview must certify, before a notary, that the grading of their lot is consistent with the drainage plans submitted with a building permit. The signer accepts responsibility for correcting the grading if it later fails to function as intended.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents applying for a building permit in Fairview that disturbs more than one acre or requires drainage plan review.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit ends with a Texas/Collin County acknowledgment block completed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Drainage and Grading Affidavit from the Town of Fairview forms page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter the lot, block, subdivision, and property address.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the acknowledgment before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Include the notarized affidavit with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairview. 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
- Do I need this form notarized?
- Yes — the affidavit ends with a Texas acknowledgment block that must be signed before a notary public.
- How do I get my drainage affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your identity, and sign live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Who signs the drainage and grading affidavit?
- The property owner or their authorized agent submitting the building permit application.
- Can an online notary handle a Fairview permit affidavit?
- Texas recognizes remote online notarization for acknowledgments like this one, but check with the town if unsure about local requirements.