Hartselle, AL · Morgan County
Certificate to Subdivide
This certificate records the Hartselle Planning Commission’s approval to treat described property as specified parcels, and is completed by the commission chair and property 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
The form identifies the total property and proposed tracts, then certifies the Planning Commission’s approval for the owner to convey, lease, or otherwise treat the property in the stated parcels. It also includes the owner’s certification of ownership and dedication of streets, easements, and other public spaces shown on the plan. The form is used when the Commission approves a request to subdivide property under Hartselle’s subdivision regulations.
Who needs it
The property owner requesting approval to treat land as multiple parcels and the Hartselle Planning Commission chair completing the certificate need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains acknowledgment blocks for the Commission chair and property owner; each signer must acknowledge their signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate to Subdivide from the City of Hartselle.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Provide the owner’s name, total tract description, proposed parcel descriptions, and applicable dates.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
The Planning Commission chair and property owner sign and acknowledge their signatures before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed certificate to the City of Hartselle using its required process.
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 complete the Certificate to Subdivide?
- Enter the owner and property details, describe the total tract and proposed parcels, and complete the ownership and dedication section. The chair and owner sign their respective sections before a notary.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form includes acknowledgment blocks for both the Hartselle Planning Commission chair and the property owner, and each signer must acknowledge their signature before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama permits remote notarization by its own notaries using two-way audio-video communication, with the notary physically in Alabama. An out-of-state acknowledgment may have the same effect if it complies with the law where taken and bears the officer’s official seal.
- Where do I submit the completed certificate?
- The form concerns a request to the Hartselle City Planning Commission. Confirm the submission process with the City; confirm with the city or town if unsure.