Hartselle, AL · Morgan County
Certificate to Consolidate
This certificate documents Hartselle Planning Commission approval to treat specified real estate tracts as one unit, and is completed by the property owner and commission chair.
- 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 certificate identifies the existing tracts and the resulting unit, and states that the Hartselle Planning Commission has approved treating the property as one parcel under the city’s subdivision standards. The owner completes the ownership and dedication section, while the commission chair executes the approval certificate. Use the form to document the commission’s approval of the proposed consolidation and the owner’s stated dedication of public spaces shown on the plan.
Who needs it
The property owner requesting approval to combine specified tracts, and the Hartselle Planning Commission chair, complete and sign their respective sections.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for both the commission chair’s certificate and the owner’s certification; each signer signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download Hartselle’s Certificate to Consolidate template.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the requested owner and property information, tract descriptions, and dates. Leave signature lines unsigned until the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and ensure both the commission chair and owner can participate.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer signs the appropriate section during the video session and completes the acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed certificate to the Hartselle office handling the consolidation request.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hartselle. 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 get the Certificate to Consolidate notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. The commission chair and owner must each sign their section during the video session before submitting the completed certificate.
- Do I need to notarize both signatures?
- The form includes separate acknowledgment blocks for the commission chair and the property owner. Each person named in those blocks must sign before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this Alabama form?
- Alabama recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the state when it complies with the law where it is taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm the notary can provide a compliant acknowledgment.
- Where do I submit the completed certificate?
- The form documents Hartselle Planning Commission approval and owner certification. Ask the city where to submit the completed certificate; confirm with the city or town if unsure.