Covington, GA · Newton County
Final Plat Application
This application requests City of Covington review and approval of a final plat and is filed by a property owner or applicant submitting a proposed lot division.
- 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 three-page application to request review and approval of a final plat for property in Covington. It asks for applicant and property-owner details, property information, a description of the proposed lot division, and owner authorization when someone represents the owner. The city lists a signed application, six final-plat copies, a metes-and-bounds legal description, related documents, and a review fee among the required items; incomplete applications will be returned.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking City of Covington review and approval of a final plat must complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed notary block; the owner or authorized representative who certifies the application signs before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Covington Final Plat Application and review its required items.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant, owner, property, lot-division, authorization, and certification sections as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the video session and complete the form's notary section.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the signed original, required plat copies, legal description, related documents, and review fee to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Covington. 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 final plat application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification during the video session and submit the signed application and required plat materials to the city.
- Do I need a notary for this final plat application?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed notary section. The owner or authorized representative who certifies the application should sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for a Covington application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). This form uses a sworn statement; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The form lists one original signed application, six final-plat copies, a metes-and-bounds legal description, related documents, and a review fee. Incomplete applications will be returned.
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