Opelika, AL · Lee County
Subdivision Application
This application requests review of a subdivision plat by the Opelika Planning Commission and is filed by the property owner or an authorized applicant representing the owner.
- 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 form to request review of a subdivision plat and provide site, owner, applicant, parcel, proposed-use, and plat-approval information. The application is due the first Tuesday of each month, and the form identifies sketch, administrative, preliminary, and final approval options. The property owner or authorized applicant signs the application; when someone acts for the owner, the owner completes the authorization section. Submit the required plat copies and supporting materials listed on the form.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking Opelika Planning Commission review of a subdivision plat needs this application and, when applicable, the owner authorization section.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment certificate for the property owner’s authorization; the owner whose signature appears on that authorization signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the subdivision application from the Opelika Planning Department.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the site, owner, applicant, parcel, proposed use, and approval information. Complete the authorization section if a representative will act for the owner.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s authorization signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the authorization during the online notarization session and receives the completed acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the signed application with the required deed copy, adjacent-owner list, plat copies, and applicable fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Opelika. 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 notarized authorization?
- Fill in the owner and representative names in the authorization section. The property owner signs the authorization before a commissioned online notary, who completes the acknowledgment certificate.
- Do I need notarization for this application?
- The form includes a notary acknowledgment for the property owner’s authorization allowing a representative to act on the owner’s behalf. If you are unsure which sections apply, confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Alabama recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside Alabama when it follows the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm acceptance with the city before submitting.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists a copy of the current deed, a separate list of adjacent property owners, and 26 copies of the plat in the specified sizes. It also describes application fees that depend on the approval requested.
Subdivision Application in other Alabama cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.