Fort Worth, TX · Tarrant County
Street or Alley Vacation and Closure Deed
A quitclaim-style deed the City of Fort Worth and an adjoining property owner sign, notarized, to close and vacate a street, alley, or public access easement.
- 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
When the City of Fort Worth vacates or closes a portion of a public street, alley, or access easement, the resulting instrument is recorded as a deed between the City (Grantor) and the adjoining owner (Grantee). Both the Grantor and Grantee signature blocks close with a Texas acknowledgment clause, so each party's signature must be witnessed by a notary before the deed can be filed of record with Tarrant County.
Who needs it
Property owners and City representatives finalizing a Fort Worth right-of-way or easement vacation once the Development Services Department approves the request.
Why it needs a notary
The deed includes two separate Texas acknowledgment clauses ("This instrument was acknowledged before me...") — one for the Grantor and one for the Grantee — each requiring a notary public's seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Get City Approval
Have Fort Worth Development Services approve the street, alley, or easement vacation request.
- 2
Prepare the Deed
Fill in the legal description, Grantor, and Grantee information on the vacation and closure deed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for each signing party.
- 4
Sign on Video
Grantor and Grantee sign and are acknowledged before the notary.
- 5
Record the Deed
File the notarized deed of record with the Tarrant County Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fort Worth. 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 notarize a Fort Worth street vacation deed?
- After Development Services approves the vacation request, book an online notary video session so both the Grantor and Grantee can sign and be acknowledged before filing the deed of record.
- Do I need a notary for this deed?
- Yes, both signature blocks end in a Texas acknowledgment clause, and the deed cannot be recorded with Tarrant County without a notary's seal on each.
- Who signs the vacation and closure deed?
- The City of Fort Worth as Grantor and the adjoining property owner as Grantee, each acknowledging the deed separately before a notary.
- Can this be signed with an online notary?
- Yes, a commissioned online notary can witness each acknowledgment by video; check with the Development Services Department if unsure whether they will accept a remotely notarized deed.