Hobart, IN · Lake County
Application for Plat Approval
This four-page application lets property owners or their agents petition the Hobart Plan Commission for subdivision or replat approval and provide project, parcel, infrastructure, and plat details.
- 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 form to request a Certificate of Approval and apply for subdivision or replat review by the Hobart Plan Commission. It collects ownership and parcel information, proposed improvements, and preliminary plat findings; applicants must attach a legal description and provide a plat prepared by a registered civil engineer or land surveyor. The form outlines review steps, fees, and filing deadlines, and includes a public-hearing decision section.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents seeking Hobart Plan Commission review for a subdivision, replat, or planned unit development should complete the application.
Why it needs a notary
The Certificate of Approval section has a Notary Public and commission-expiration block; the owner or agent signing that section must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Hobart application for subdivision or replat approval.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter owner, parcel, project, proposed-improvement, and plat information, and gather the required attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the Certificate of Approval signature section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner or agent section during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Hobart Planning Department according to the form’s deadlines.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hobart. 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 a Hobart plat approval application?
- Complete the application, attach the required legal description and plat materials, and follow the form’s filing deadlines and instructions for the Plan Commission.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- The Certificate of Approval section includes a Notary Public and commission-expiration block. The owner or agent signing that section must sign before the notary.
- Can I sign the form with an online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement. Book a commissioned online notary and sign during a video session.
- Who can sign the application as an agent?
- An owner or agent may sign the Certificate of Approval section. The form says a petitioner who is not the owner of record needs a Power of Attorney from the owner; confirm with the city or town if unsure.