Mesquite, TX · Dallas County
Plat Surveyor's Certificate & Declaration of Covenants
The notarized surveyor's certificate and owner declaration of covenants that Mesquite requires on the face of every recorded plat.
- 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
Every plat filed with the City of Mesquite must carry a Surveyor's Certificate, sworn before a notary by the Registered Professional Land Surveyor, and a Declaration of Covenants dedicating streets, alleys, and easements, signed and notarized by each property owner. Both certificates are included in the city's Platting Application Packet and must appear on the plat before Dallas or Kaufman County will record it.
Who needs it
Property owners, developers, and surveyors platting or replatting land within the City of Mesquite.
Why it needs a notary
The Surveyor's Certificate and the Declaration of Covenants both require signatures to be sworn and acknowledged before a notary public, per the Mesquite Subdivision Ordinance.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Platting Application Packet from the City of Mesquite Planning and Zoning page.
- 2
Prepare the Certificates
Complete the Surveyor's Certificate and Declaration of Covenants pages for each property owner.
- 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 each certificate before the notary.
- 5
File with the County
Attach the notarized certificates to the plat and submit through the City's Civic Access portal for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mesquite. 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 Mesquite plat certificates notarized online?
- Prepare the Surveyor's Certificate and Declaration of Covenants from the Platting Application Packet, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to notarize the plat certificates?
- Yes. Mesquite's Subdivision Ordinance requires the Surveyor's Certificate and each property owner's Declaration of Covenants signature to be acknowledged before a notary.
- Who signs the plat certificates?
- The Registered Professional Land Surveyor signs the Surveyor's Certificate, and each property owner signs the Declaration of Covenants.
- Can an online notary handle a Mesquite plat certificate?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the Planning and Development Services office if you are unsure whether they will accept it.