Buda, TX · Hays County
Wastewater Line Easement
A recordable easement instrument that grants the City of Buda an easement across private property to install and maintain a wastewater line, executed with a notarized owner's acknowledgment before it can be filed in the Hays County real property records.
- 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
The City of Buda's standard wastewater line easement template grants the City of Buda an easement across private property to install and maintain a wastewater line. Because the signed instrument is recorded against the property in the county deed records, Texas law requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary so the county clerk will accept it for filing.
Who needs it
Property owners in Buda granting the City a recorded easement, typically as a condition of a development or subdivision approval.
Why it needs a notary
Page four carries a full Texas acknowledgment jurat ('Before me, the undersigned notary...') that must be signed and sealed by a notary before the county clerk will record the easement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Wastewater Line Easement template from the City of Buda Engineering documents page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Grantor Details
Complete the legal description, easement tract, and grantor information sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Verify Your Identity
Present a valid photo ID to the notary during the video call.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the acknowledgment page while the notary watches live and applies their seal.
- 6
Submit to the City
Return the notarized easement to the City of Buda for recording in the Hays County real property records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Buda. 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 a Buda wastewater line easement notarized?
- Download and complete the form, then book an online notarization session where a commissioned online notary verifies your ID and witnesses your signature over live video.
- Do I need a notary for this easement?
- Yes. The instrument includes a statutory acknowledgment that must be signed before a notary before the Hays County Clerk will record it.
- Can a Texas online notary handle this recorded document?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and out-of-state notary acknowledgments are also recognized under Texas law. Check with the City of Buda Engineering or Development Services if you are unsure.
- Who needs to sign this easement in front of the notary?
- The property owner (Grantor) named on the instrument must sign the acknowledgment page before the notary.
- What do I need for my video notarization appointment?
- A valid government-issued photo ID and the completed, unsigned easement document — you will sign it live on camera in front of the online notary.