Carmel, IN · Hamilton County
Minor Subdivision Plat Application
Carmel’s Minor Subdivision Plat Application is for a petitioner seeking review and approval to divide property into lots through the city’s minor subdivision plat process.
- 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 eight-page application to provide applicant, owner, subdivision, parcel, surveyor, and zoning information and to submit the plats, plans, and supporting documents listed in its checklist. Carmel’s instructions call for an initial staff meeting, an electronic application through the Public Portal, and electronic plan submissions through ProjectDox. The process includes Plat Committee review and, if approved, further final plat review and approval before the signed plat is recorded.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking Carmel Plan Commission review of a minor subdivision plat should complete the application and submit the required plans and supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application has an acknowledgment block for the applicant, and the deed of dedication has a separate acknowledgment for the property owners; each signer appears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the PDF and review its application fields, checklist, process instructions, and plat certificates.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Provide the requested applicant, owner, subdivision, parcel, surveyor, and zoning details. Prepare the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment and, when applicable, the deed of dedication acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Complete the applicable acknowledgment with the notary during your online video session.
- 5
Submit to Carmel
Complete the official application in Carmel’s Public Portal and submit plans and documents through ProjectDox as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carmel. 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 Carmel’s Minor Subdivision Plat Application?
- The form says the official application should be completed online through Carmel’s Public Portal. Submit required plans and documents electronically through ProjectDox, following the city’s application instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the application and deed of dedication?
- The application includes an acknowledgment for the applicant, and the deed of dedication includes a separate acknowledgment for property owners. Have each signer complete the applicable acknowledgment before a notary.
- Can I sign the acknowledgment with a commissioned online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state.
- Where do I take the approved plat for recording?
- The instructions say to take the signed final plat to the Hamilton County Recorder’s Office in Noblesville. Ask the city or a title company whether e-recording is supported for your document; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Minor Subdivision Plat Application in other Indiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.