Cleveland, TX · Liberty County
Agent Authorization Letter
A property owner's notarized letter authorizing an agent to represent them before the City of Cleveland on plats, zoning, permits, and related development applications.
- 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 Cleveland Development Services Department requires this letter whenever a property owner is not personally filing a plat, zoning change, specific use permit, variance, annexation petition, or building/sign permit application. The owner names an agent to act on their behalf, and the acknowledgment must be completed before a notary so the city can rely on the authorization as genuine.
Who needs it
Property owners in Cleveland who hire an engineer, surveyor, attorney, or consultant to file a plat, zoning, or permit application on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a state/county acknowledgment block where the owner's signature must be sworn before a notary before the city will accept the authorization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Agent Authorization Letter from the City of Cleveland Planning & Zoning page.
- 2
Fill In Owner and Agent Details
Enter the property description, owner name, and the agent you are authorizing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a short video call with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the letter while the notary verifies your identity and completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized letter to Cleveland Development Services with your application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cleveland. 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 City of Cleveland's Agent Authorization Letter includes a notary acknowledgment block that must be completed before a notary for the city to accept it.
- How do I get my agent authorization letter notarized online?
- Upload the completed letter, verify your identity, and sign in front of a commissioned online notary during a short video call.
- Who can I authorize as my agent?
- Any engineer, surveyor, attorney, or consultant handling your plat, zoning, or permit filing with the City of Cleveland.
- Is remote online notarization valid for Texas city filings?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it for your specific filing.