Galena, IL · Jo Daviess County
Application for Subdivision Approval
The Application for Subdivision Approval collects applicant and property details, proposed land-use information, and supporting materials for people seeking approval of a property 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 this application to request approval of a proposed subdivision and provide information about the applicant, property, current and proposed uses, zoning, and historic-district status. The applicant must include a written explanation for the request, required plats or site plans, and names and addresses of surrounding property owners within the stated 250-foot distance, with public ways excluded from the calculation.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking subdivision approval in Galena should complete this form and provide the requested narrative, plans, and surrounding-property-owner information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has no labeled jurat or acknowledgment; the applicant signs the certification before the notary, who completes the signature, date, and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Application for Subdivision Approval from the City of Galena.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter applicant and property information, then prepare the narrative, plans, and surrounding-owner details requested.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the certification during the online notary session and complete the form’s notary fields.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and supporting materials to the City of Galena.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Galena. 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 subdivision approval application?
- Fill in the applicant and property details, attach the requested narrative, plans, and surrounding-owner information, then sign the certification before a notary and submit the application.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary signature, date, and commission-expiration area after the applicant’s certification. Confirm with the city or village if unsure about its submission procedures.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization for its own notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act is performed. Ask the city if unsure whether it accepts your notarized form.