Covington, GA · Newton County
Preliminary Plat Application
This application requests preliminary plat review for a property division in Covington and is filed by the property owner or an authorized representative with the City’s Planning & Development Department.
- 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 preliminary plat review for a proposed lot division in Covington. It asks for applicant and property details, a description of the proposed division, owner authorization when a representative applies, and certification that the application and supporting information are true and complete. The city requires a signed application, survey and other listed materials; incomplete applications will be returned. The form also lists a base fee and per-lot charges.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives seeking preliminary plat review for a proposed lot division in Covington should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the person making the application certification signs before a notary, who signs and seals the block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Covington Preliminary Plat Application and review its required items and instructions.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter applicant and property information, describe the proposed lot division, and complete any owner authorization and certification sections that apply.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn-and-subscribed notary section.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn statement during your online notary session so the notary can complete the notary section.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the signed application, required survey and supporting materials, and applicable fees to the City of Covington.
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 submit the preliminary plat application?
- Complete the application, arrange for the required sworn statement to be notarized, and submit it with the signed application, survey, other required materials, and applicable fees to the City of Covington.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed notary section. The person making the application certification should sign that statement before a notary, who completes the signature and seal fields.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting items does the application list?
- The form lists a signed original application, a recent property survey, a legal description with metes and bounds, and a digital set of plans, along with other plat details and applicable fees.
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