Aurora, IN · Dearborn County
Subdivision Application
This application collects developer, site, zoning, and plat details for a proposed subdivision, and is filed by the subdivider or developer seeking Planning and Zoning review.
- 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 identifies the proposed subdivision’s location, current zoning, owners, and required preliminary and final plat information, including surveys, easements, drainage, and improvements. It is used during Planning Commission and City Council review and approval; the form assigns engineering or surveying costs and filing fees to the subdivider or developer. The final plat’s owner certification requires titleholders to consent to the plat, dedications, and recording.
Who needs it
A subdivider or developer proposing a subdivision who must provide application details and plats for Planning and Zoning, Planning Commission, and City Council review.
Why it needs a notary
The final plat carries a notarial acknowledgment in the owner’s certification; every titleholder signing to consent to the plat and dedications must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the subdivision application and review the listed preliminary and final plat requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the developer, location, zoning, and subdivision details, and prepare the required plat materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owner certification on the final plat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each titleholder signing the owner certification appears before the commissioned online notary to acknowledge the signature.
- 5
Submit for Review
Submit the application and plat materials for city review, then follow the form’s filing instructions after approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Aurora. 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 owner certification notarized?
- Complete the owner certification and book a commissioned online notary. Each titleholder who signs must appear before the notary and acknowledge the signature.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s notary acknowledgment appears in the owner certification for the final plat. The application signature line does not show a notary block.
- What should the subdivision application include?
- The form requests subdivision, owner, location, zoning, and plat information. It lists preliminary and final plat contents, including legal descriptions, surveys, easements, drainage, and dedications.
- Where do I submit the approved plat?
- The form says the subdivider or developer is responsible for filing after Planning Commission and City Council review and approval. It references filing at the Hamilton County Courthouse; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I sign the owner certification online?
- Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form’s owner certification must still be acknowledged before a notary.
Subdivision Application in other Indiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.