Jonestown, TX · Travis County
Joint Use Access Easement
A recorded easement agreement between two adjoining property owners in Jonestown that must be signed and 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
This instrument creates a shared driveway or access easement between two neighboring landowners, subject to City of Jonestown review and approval. Because it is recorded in the county property records, each owner's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public in the standard Texas acknowledgment form.
Who needs it
Adjoining property owners in Jonestown establishing a shared access easement across their properties.
Why it needs a notary
Pages 6 and 7 each contain a full Texas acknowledgment jurat ('Before me, the undersigned notary...') for Owner 1 and Owner 2, so both owners' signatures must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Joint Use Access Easement template from City Planning & Zoning.
- 2
Complete Owner and Property Details
Fill in both owners' information, the legal description, and required exhibits.
- 3
City Review
Submit the draft for City review and approval as to form.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for each owner's signature.
- 5
Sign on Video and Record
Sign before the commissioned online notary, then file the recorded instrument with the county.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jonestown. 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
- Who signs the joint use access easement?
- Both adjoining property owners (Owner 1 and Owner 2) each sign their own acknowledgment page.
- Do I need this notarized before recording?
- Yes, a recorded easement instrument needs a notarized acknowledgment for each signing owner.
- How do I get the easement notarized online?
- Complete the easement terms and required exhibits, then sign each acknowledgment page during a remote online notarization session.
- Does the city need to review this before it's recorded?
- Yes, City of Jonestown staff and the City Attorney's office review and approve the form before recording; check with the city if unsure about required exhibits.