Valdez, AK · Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Application for Subdivision
This nine-page application is for property owners seeking minor or major subdivision approval within Valdez city limits, with property, owner, surveyor, and project details required for city review.
- 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 application to request approval to divide land within Valdez city limits, including minor subdivisions and major subdivisions that may involve new streets, access, or municipal facilities. The form collects property and ownership information, surveyor details, project plans, and—in major subdivision applications—information about utilities, improvements, and public dedications. Owners sign the notarized acknowledgment, and a beneficiary interest holder signs if applicable; the city describes a review process that generally takes at least three months.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to divide land within Valdez city limits must submit this form for a minor or major subdivision.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for each owner and, if applicable, the beneficiary interest representative; each signer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Valdez Application for Subdivision and review its instructions and requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide property, owner, surveyor, and project information. Complete the major subdivision sections when applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each owner acknowledgment and the beneficiary interest acknowledgment, if applicable.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable acknowledgment blocks during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and any required attachments to the City of Valdez Community and Economic Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Valdez. 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 notarized acknowledgment?
- Complete the application, then sign the owner acknowledgment before a commissioned online notary. A beneficiary interest representative signs the separate acknowledgment if applicable.
- Do I need a notary for every owner?
- The form provides a separate acknowledgment block for each owner. Each owner signing the application should sign before a notary; attach extra sheets if there are more than two owners.
- Can I sign this Valdez form with an online notary?
- Alaska authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. Recognition of an out-of-state commissioned online notary is generally expected, but confirm with the borough or municipality if unsure.
- What else does the subdivision application ask for?
- It requests property, owner, and surveyor information, project details, and—in major subdivision applications—utility, drainage, improvement, and public dedication information.