Johnston, IA · Polk County
Record of Lot Tie
The Record of Lot Tie documents an owner’s request to treat adjacent Johnston parcels as one building lot of record for ownership and development.
- 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
An owner uses this form to combine adjacent parcels into one parcel for purposes of creating a single building lot of record. It describes the property and sets restrictions requiring common ownership, treating the parcels as one for building and zoning standards, and preventing separate transfers without the City of Johnston’s prior written approval. The form includes spaces for owner execution and city approval.
Who needs it
An owner of adjacent parcels in Johnston who wants them treated as one building lot of record for ownership and development needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block with sworn language; the owner’s representative named in the block signs and acknowledges the record before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Record of Lot Tie from the City of Johnston.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner information and legal descriptions for both adjacent parcels.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s representative.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the record during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the City of Johnston as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Johnston. 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 Record of Lot Tie?
- Enter the owner and legal descriptions for both parcels, complete the owner execution section, and arrange city approval. Sign before the notary, then submit the completed form as directed by the city.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block for the owner’s representative, with language stating that the record was acknowledged before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the city will accept the notarized form in your intended format; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What restrictions does the Record of Lot Tie impose?
- It requires the parcels to remain under the same ownership and be treated as one for building and zoning standards. Separate transfer requires prior written approval from the City of Johnston.