Athens, AL · Limestone County
Subdivision Application
This application requests City of Athens review of a subdivision or certificate, and is completed by the applicant with property, project, ownership, and adjacent-owner notification information.
- 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 or certificate, such as a subdivision, consolidation, or preliminary, final, or minor certificate. The applicant provides project and property details, proposed lot and acreage counts, owner and petitioner contacts, and supporting checklist items, which may include a plat, title opinion, and owner authorization. The form also includes a public hearing notification affidavit for the applicant to complete when notifying adjacent property owners.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking City of Athens review of a subdivision or certificate must submit this application with the required project details and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The public hearing notification affidavit has a sworn-and-subscribed block; the applicant signs the affidavit before a notary after completing its notification statements.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Athens subdivision application and review its checklist and separate-application requirement.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the project, property, owner, petitioner, and application details, and prepare required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the public hearing notification affidavit’s sworn-and-subscribed block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit in the commissioned online notary’s presence during your video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and applicable checklist items to Athens Planning and Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Athens. 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
- Which part of the subdivision application needs notarization?
- The public hearing notification affidavit includes a sworn-and-subscribed block. The applicant signs that affidavit before a notary; the other application sections collect project and property information.
- How do I submit the completed application?
- Complete the application and its checklist, including the required plat or certificate copies and applicable supporting documents, then submit it to the Athens Planning and Zoning Department.
- Do I need an online notary for the affidavit?
- A commissioned online notary may notarize the affidavit if the notarization follows the law where it is performed and includes the notary’s official seal. Alabama recognizes qualifying out-of-state acknowledgments under Ala. Code §35-4-26.
- What should I include with this application?
- The checklist calls for the application, one paper plat or certificate copy, a PDF copy, and any applicable petitioner documents. The form also lists a notification letter, public hearing notification affidavit, and adjacent property owner list.
- Can I submit one application for multiple application types?
- No. The form states that each application type requires a separate application and fee. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Subdivision Application in other Alabama cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.