Riverside, AL · St. Clair County
Subdivision Plat Approval Application
This application guides property owners or their agents through requesting preliminary or final plat approval from the Riverside Planning Commission for a proposed subdivision.
- 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 the form to apply for preliminary or final plat approval and provide applicant, property, project, and plat information. The application describes required materials, fees, submission timing, and acknowledgments; the requirements differ depending on the plat type. Riverside requires the applicable application and supporting information to be received by the Planning Commission before a request is considered complete.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking preliminary or final plat approval for a subdivision in Riverside should complete the applicable application sections.
Why it needs a notary
The final plat engineer certification includes a jurat; the engineer signing that certification must swear to and subscribe it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the subdivision plat approval application and review the preliminary or final plat requirements that apply to your project.
- 2
Fill In The Applicable Sections
Provide applicant, property, project, and plat details, and gather the supporting information listed for your plat type.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If you are signing the engineer certification, arrange notarization for its sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The engineer must swear to and sign the certification before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and required supporting materials to the Riverside Planning Commission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Riverside. 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 submit the subdivision plat approval application?
- Complete the applicable preliminary or final plat sections and provide the required plat and supporting information. The form says the application and necessary materials must be received by the Planning Commission.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The final plat engineer certification contains a sworn jurat requiring the engineer to sign before a notary. The form does not show a notary block for the applicant’s acknowledgment.
- Can I sign the engineer certification with an online notary?
- Alabama’s remote-notarization statute requires the notary to be physically in Alabama. An acknowledgment taken outside Alabama may have the same effect if it follows the law where taken and bears the officer’s official seal; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What supporting materials may be required?
- The form lists plat materials and certifications, which vary by plat type. It also identifies items such as a vicinity map, utility information, fees, and—when applicable—health department approval and an authorized agent form.