Columbus, IN · Bartholomew County
Subdivision Improvement Agreement – Performance Security
This agreement sets out a developer’s obligations to complete subdivision improvements and provide performance security for public improvements, for submission to the City of Columbus.
- 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 agreement covers required improvements, financial and maintenance guarantees, construction standards, inspections, completion deadlines, and the parties’ responsibilities. The developer signs it before improvements begin; the City of Columbus Board of Public Works & Safety accepts it, and the agreement says the city may record a copy with the Bartholomew County Recorder.
Who needs it
A developer seeking permission to subdivide property in Columbus must complete this agreement and provide the required financial guarantee for public improvements.
Why it needs a notary
The developer signs the agreement and swears to it before a notary; the form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat with a notary public signature and commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the City of Columbus Subdivision Improvement Agreement – Performance Security form.
- 2
Complete the Agreement
Enter the developer and subdivision details, financial institution, security amount, and other required information; prepare Exhibits A, B, and C.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the developer’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The developer signs and swears to the agreement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the signed agreement and required exhibits to the City of Columbus for acceptance by the Board of Public Works & Safety.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbus. 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 improvement agreement?
- Fill in the developer, subdivision, and financial guarantee details, attach the required exhibits, and have the developer sign and swear to the agreement before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the developer, with spaces for the notary’s signature and commission expiration.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by a notary with the required remote notary public endorsement. Book with a commissioned online notary and sign during the online session.
- Where can the agreement be recorded?
- The form allows either the developer or the city to record a copy with the Bartholomew County Recorder. Ask the city how it wants the completed agreement submitted; confirm with the city or town if unsure.