Athens, AL · Limestone County
Subdivision Owner Authorization Form
This form lets a property owner authorize an agent to submit a subdivision application to the City of Athens for Planning Commission review and decision.
- 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 form records the property owner’s authorization for a named agent to submit a subdivision application to the City of Athens. It identifies the property by street address, parcel number, or described area, and includes a space for the applicant’s name and signature. The form instructs applicants to complete different sections depending on whether the applicant is also the property owner.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants an agent to submit a subdivision application to the City of Athens should complete this authorization form.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs before a notary under the form’s “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat, and the notary completes the seal and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the City of Athens Subdivision Owner Authorization Form.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide the applicant, agent, and property information, completing the section that applies to your situation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form before the notary, who completes the jurat and notarial fields.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed authorization form to the City of Athens with the subdivision application.
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
- How do I complete the subdivision owner authorization form?
- Enter the applicant and property information, identify the agent authorized to submit the application, and sign before a notary. Submit the completed form to the City of Athens.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat, so the applicant must sign before a notary who completes the notarial section.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama law allows its own notaries to notarize using two-way audio-video communication. For an acknowledgment taken outside Alabama, state law recognizes it when it follows the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Who should complete this authorization?
- The form is for subdivision applicants and property owners. It directs applicants to complete different sections depending on whether the applicant and property owner are the same.