Lexington, IL · McLean County
Preliminary Plat Application
This application requests review of a proposed subdivision’s preliminary plat and is filed by an applicant with the City of Lexington Planning 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
The application gathers applicant, property owner, subdivision, consultant, and legal-description information for a proposed preliminary plat. Applicants submit it to the Planning Department with the listed supporting materials, such as a preliminary plat, ownership proof, and proposed phasing plan; the form says incomplete applications will not be processed. If the applicant is not the property owner, the owner authorization section must be completed and the owner’s signature or signatures notarized.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking approval of a preliminary plat for a proposed subdivision in Lexington must complete and submit this application with the required materials.
Why it needs a notary
Section V contains a notarial acknowledgment; the property owner or owners sign the applicable authorization section before a notary when the applicant is not the owner.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Preliminary Plat Application from the City of Lexington website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, consultant, legal description, and signature sections, and gather checklist items.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If you are not the owner, arrange notarization for the applicable owner authorization signature or signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner authorization during your online notary appointment and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed application and required materials to the Lexington Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lexington. 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 and checklist, gather the required attachments, and return it to the Planning Department at the address shown on the form.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The form says owner signatures on the applicable authorization section must be notarized when the applicant is not the property owner.
- Can I sign the owner authorization with a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois law authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its own notaries and recognizes acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act takes place. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What materials accompany the application?
- The checklist lists ownership proof, a preliminary plat, a proposed phasing plan, a waiver request letter if applicable, a declaration of ownership, an electronic file submission, and a review fee.