Loxley, AL · Baldwin County
Preliminary and Final Plat Certification
This certification accompanies a preliminary or final plat submitted for approval, and is completed by the registered land surveyor, property owner or owners, and any mortgagees joining the certification.
- 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
The certification states that the plat reflects a survey made at the owner’s request, describes the proposed subdivision, and confirms that iron pins mark the shown lot corners and curve points. The owner also certifies ownership and discloses whether the land is subject to a mortgage. Loxley requires this statement on each preliminary and final plat submitted for approval; the surveyor, owner or owners, and any joining mortgagees execute it.
Who needs it
The registered land surveyor and property owner or owners complete the certification for each preliminary or final plat submitted to Loxley for approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the surveyor, owner or owners, and any joining mortgagees acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certification
Get the Preliminary and Final Plat Certification form from the City of Loxley.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the surveyor, owner, plat, mortgagee if applicable, and date details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the surveyor, owner or owners, and any joining mortgagees.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the certification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed certification with the preliminary or final plat to Loxley for approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Loxley. 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 complete the plat certification?
- Have the surveyor, owner or owners, and any joining mortgagees complete the certification, then acknowledge their signatures before a notary. Submit it with the preliminary or final plat to Loxley.
- Do I need to notarize this certification?
- Yes. The form provides a notary acknowledgment and calls for executions and acknowledgments by the surveyor, owner or owners, and any mortgagees joining the certification.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama gives an out-of-state acknowledgment the same effect as one taken in Alabama when it follows the law where it is taken and bears the officer’s official seal. A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm the city’s submission requirements.
- Who signs the plat certification?
- The registered land surveyor and owner or owners sign. Mortgagees also sign if they are joining the certification because the property is mortgaged.
- How should I submit the completed form?
- Submit the signed and acknowledged certification with the preliminary or final plat for Loxley’s approval. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about its submission process.