Dayton, TX · Liberty County
Subdivision Platting Application
The City of Dayton's platting packet for preliminary, final, replat, amended, and minor plats, requiring the property owner's dedication to be acknowledged before a notary.
- 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
Anyone subdividing or replatting land in Dayton must submit this platting application along with a certification and dedication block. The property owner's section requires the owner to certify legal ownership and dedicate streets, alleys, and easements to public use, with the statement acknowledged before a notary so the county clerk can record the plat.
Who needs it
Property owners, developers, or surveyors filing a new subdivision plat, replat, amended plat, or minor plat with the City of Dayton.
Why it needs a notary
The State of Texas, County of Liberty acknowledgment block requires the owner to appear before a notary so the dedication can be recorded with the county clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Platting Application from the City of Dayton Forms and Permits page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the subdivision, owner, surveyor, and engineer sections.
- 3
Reach the Owner Certification Block
Complete the dedication statement on the property owner section.
- 4
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a short video call with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the dedication while the notary verifies your identity and completes the acknowledgment.
- 6
Submit to the City
Email the completed plat packet to [email protected] for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dayton. 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 property owner's dedication and certification block must be acknowledged before a notary before Liberty County will record the plat.
- How do I get my plat application notarized online?
- Upload the completed owner certification page, verify your identity, and sign before a commissioned online notary on a short video call.
- Who signs the notary block on a plat?
- Each legal owner of the property being platted must sign and have their signature acknowledged before a notary.
- Is remote online notarization accepted for Dayton plat filings?
- Texas has recognized remote online notarization since 2018; check with the City of Dayton Planning Department if unsure whether they will accept it.