Palmhurst, TX · Hidalgo County
Subdivision Plat Owner's Declaration and Acknowledgement
A property owner's sworn dedication of streets, alleys, and easements on a new subdivision plat filed with the City of Palmhurst, signed before a notary for recording.
- 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
Part of Palmhurst's Subdivision Review Package, this Owner's Declaration and Acknowledgement is the dedication instrument every subdivider must sign when platting land within city limits or its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The owner dedicates streets, alleys, easements, and other public facilities under Texas Transportation Code §311.008, and the declaration must be acknowledged before a notary public so the plat can be recorded with the Hidalgo County Clerk.
Who needs it
Property owners and developers subdividing land in Palmhurst who must dedicate streets, easements, or other public facilities on a recorded plat.
Why it needs a notary
As a recorded dedication instrument, the declaration includes a full notarial acknowledgment block requiring the owner to appear before a notary and have their signature certified.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Subdivision Review Package
Get the full packet, including the Owner's Declaration and Acknowledgement, from the City of Palmhurst.
- 2
Complete the Plat and Declaration
Fill in the subdivision details and prepare the plat for owner signature per the packet's requirements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a live video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign and Acknowledge on Video
Verify your ID and sign the declaration before the online notary to complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City and County
File the notarized plat package with the City of Palmhurst Planning Department for review and county recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palmhurst. 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 declaration notarized before filing my Palmhurst plat?
- Yes. The Owner's Declaration and Acknowledgement dedicating streets, alleys, and easements must be signed before a notary public before the plat can be recorded with Hidalgo County.
- How do I get my Palmhurst subdivision declaration notarized online?
- Upload the signed declaration page, verify your identity, and meet a commissioned online notary over live video to complete the acknowledgment.
- What does the Owner's Declaration dedicate to the city?
- It dedicates streets, alleys, easements, rights of way, parks, water courses, and drains within the subdivision to the respective lot owners or a homeowners association under Texas Transportation Code §311.008.
- Do I need this for every plat filed in Palmhurst?
- Yes, every subdivider platting land within the City of Palmhurst or its extraterritorial jurisdiction includes this declaration as part of the full Subdivision Review Package.
- Can an online notary notarize a document going to the county clerk?
- Yes, a commissioned online notary's acknowledgment is valid for county recording; check with the City of Palmhurst Planning Department if you have questions about a specific submission.