Spanish Fort, AL · Baldwin County
Minor Subdivision Plat Application
This application and checklist collect project details, fees, and plat materials for owners or applicants seeking minor subdivision plat review by the Spanish Fort Planning Commission.
- 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
Use this packet to apply for review of a proposed minor subdivision and check the materials required for plat approval. The checklist calls for items such as proof of ownership, nearby property owner information, utility letters, and a minor plat with specified details. Submit the completed application, checklist, required materials, and fees by the stated deadline; the applicant must attend the scheduled hearing. The packet says fee payment does not guarantee approval.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking Planning Commission review of a minor subdivision plat in Spanish Fort need this application and checklist.
Why it needs a notary
The checklist requires the plat's Owner’s Dedication and notary’s acknowledgement; the owner signs that dedication before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Minor Subdivision Plat Application and approval checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the project, owner or applicant, property, contact, and fee information.
- 3
Assemble Plat Materials
Use the checklist to gather the required ownership, utility, and plat documents.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the plat's Owner’s Dedication and acknowledgement.
- 5
Sign On Video
Sign the Owner’s Dedication during your online notarization appointment.
- 6
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet, required materials, and fees to the city by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Spanish Fort. 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 submit this minor subdivision plat application?
- Complete the application and checklist, assemble the required documents and fees, and submit the packet by the stated deadline. The applicant must be present at the scheduled hearing.
- Do I need to notarize the application form?
- The checklist specifically requires the plat to include an Owner’s Dedication with a notary’s acknowledgement. The application form itself does not specify a notary block.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize the Owner’s Dedication?
- Alabama gives an out-of-state acknowledgment the same effect as one taken in Alabama when it follows the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm the receiving office’s requirements before using remote notarization.
- What materials does the minor plat checklist request?
- Among other items, it requests proof of ownership, nearby property owner names and addresses, utility letters, and a minor plat with specified mapping, site, and approval details.
- When is the application due?
- The form says the submission deadline is the second Tuesday of each month. It also states that all required completed application elements and fees must arrive by the deadline; confirm with the city or town if unsure.