Columbus, IN · Bartholomew County
Subdivision Improvement Agreement – Performance Security
This agreement sets the developer’s obligations and financial security for public improvements in a subdivision, and is filed by a developer seeking permission to subdivide property within 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
Columbus uses this agreement to set requirements for constructing, completing, and maintaining subdivision improvements, including performance security equal to 125% of estimated construction costs. The developer signs and provides the required security before the City accepts the agreement; the agreement becomes effective when accepted by the Board of Public Works & Safety. It may also be recorded with the Bartholomew County Recorder.
Who needs it
A developer seeking permission to subdivide property within 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, using the state-jurat block labeled “Subscribed and sworn to me.”
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Columbus Subdivision Improvement Agreement and its exhibits from the city.
- 2
Complete The Agreement
Enter the developer and subdivision details, financial institution, security amount, and other required information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the developer’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the agreement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Provide the notarized agreement, required exhibits, and financial guarantee to the City of Columbus.
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 get the Columbus subdivision improvement agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to it during the video session, and submit it with its exhibits and required financial guarantee to the city.
- Do I need to notarize this agreement before the city accepts it?
- Yes. The form includes a developer signature and a “Subscribed and sworn to me” notary block. The Board of Public Works & Safety accepts the agreement after the developer has signed it.
- Can I sign the agreement with an online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement, and recognizes certain notarial acts by authorized officers of other states. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where may this agreement be recorded?
- The agreement says either the developer or the city may record a copy with the Bartholomew County Recorder. County recorder documents may be submitted through e-recording where supported, often through a title company.