Hutto, TX · Williamson County
Plat Recordation Affidavit
An affidavit filed with a subdivision plat's recordation package so Hutto and Williamson County can record the plat in the county's official public records.
- 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
Developers and property owners submitting a final, minor, or replat for recordation in Hutto must include a signed affidavit as part of the Plat Recordation package. Because the affidavit accompanies an instrument recorded in the Williamson County Official Public Records, it must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public before the county clerk will accept it.
Who needs it
A subdivider, developer, or property owner submitting a plat for recordation with Hutto and Williamson County.
Why it needs a notary
The plat recordation package's affidavit must be acknowledged before a notary because it is filed as part of a recorded county instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Plat Recordation and Affidavit packet from Hutto's Development & Planning Applications page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the plat name, fees, and affidavit sections exactly as instructed in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary video session with a commissioned online notary at a convenient time.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video call, verify your identity, and sign the affidavit while the notary watches and notarizes it.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit with the plat package to Hutto Development Services for recordation.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hutto. 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 Hutto plat recordation affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit as part of your plat recordation package, then sign it before a commissioned online notary on a video call.
- Do I need a notary for a plat recordation affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit accompanies a recorded county instrument and must be acknowledged before a notary before Williamson County will record it.
- Who signs the plat recordation affidavit?
- The property owner or developer submitting the plat for recordation signs the affidavit.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this affidavit?
- Yes, Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, so a commissioned online notary can witness your signature by video.
- What if Hutto requires original signatures for the county?
- Check with the city if unsure, since the original paper plat still needs signatures and seals suitable for county recording.