Arlington, TX · Tarrant County
Easement or Right-of-Way Use Agreement
The agreement Arlington property owners file, sign and have notarized to place improvements such as fences, pools, or retaining walls within a public easement or right-of-way.
- 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
Arlington property owners who want to build an improvement — a fence, pool, retaining wall, paving, or similar structure — inside a public utility, drainage, or access easement must apply for and sign an Easement or Right-of-Way Use Agreement. Once approved by city departments and affected utility providers, the notarized agreement is filed of record with Tarrant County so the terms run with the land.
Who needs it
Homeowners or property owners in Arlington who want to place a permitted improvement within an existing public easement or right-of-way on their lot.
Why it needs a notary
As a recorded instrument filed with the Tarrant County real property records, the owner's signature on the agreement must be notarized before-me with a Texas-style acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Easement/ROW Use Agreement instructions and application.
- 2
Prepare Exhibits
Attach the required site drawing and utility consent exhibits.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the agreement live before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized agreement and exhibits with the application fee for city and county filing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Arlington. 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 agreement notarized?
- Yes — the Easement or Right-of-Way Use Agreement is recorded with Tarrant County, so the owner's signature must be notarized.
- How do I get my easement use agreement notarized online?
- Complete the application and exhibits, then book a commissioned online notary to acknowledge your signature by video before the city files it with the county.
- What improvements require this agreement?
- Fences, pools, retaining walls, paving, and similar improvements placed inside a public utility, drainage, or access easement all require this agreement.
- Do I need to check with the city if I'm unsure this applies to me?
- Yes, check with Arlington Planning and Development Services if you are unsure whether your improvement needs an easement use agreement.