Garland, TX · Dallas County
Plat Application
A notarized application Garland property owners file with Planning & Development to plat, replat, or amend the plat of their land.
- 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
Subdividing or replatting land in Garland requires this application, which carries the same Texas acknowledgment used on the city's Public Hearing Application. The property owner (or their authorized agent) swears before a notary that the submitted information is accurate before the Planning Department will process the plat.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers platting, replatting, or amending a plat within the City of Garland.
Why it needs a notary
The application's Acknowledgment sheet requires the property owner's and applicant/agent's signatures to be sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Plat Application from Garland Planning & Development's Forms & Applications page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Owner Details
Enter the property address, subdivision, and owner information for the plat request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the Acknowledgment before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized Plat Application with the City of Garland Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Garland. 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 get my Garland Plat Application notarized online?
- Complete the property, subdivision, and owner sections, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the Acknowledgment.
- Do I need to notarize the Plat Application?
- Yes. The Acknowledgment sheet requires the property owner's signature to be sworn before a notary before Garland Planning & Development will process it.
- Who signs the Garland Plat Application?
- The current property owner, and separately the applicant or agent if different, each sign a notarized acknowledgment.
- Can an online notary notarize a Garland plat application?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.