Ames, IA · Story County
Final Plat Approval of a Minor Subdivision Application Packet
This seven-page packet guides property owners and their representatives through applying for final plat approval of a minor subdivision in Ames, including required application materials and a submission checklist.
- 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
Ames requires this packet for the final approval step of a minor subdivision, after the pre-application conference. It includes the application form and a checklist of required plat copies, supporting documents, and approvals. The packet says incomplete applications will be returned, and the city’s review begins after staff determines the submission is complete.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking final plat approval for a minor subdivision in Ames must submit the completed application and required materials to the Department of Planning & Housing.
Why it needs a notary
The packet has no notary block; it requires separate Mortgagee’s Consent documents from mortgage and lien holders, each signed and notarized with original signatures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Packet
Get the Final Plat Approval of a Minor Subdivision Application Packet from the City of Ames.
- 2
Complete The Application And Checklist
Fill out the application form and checklist, and gather the required plat copies and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for each required Mortgagee’s Consent document that needs a notarized signature.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary On Video
Mortgage and lien holders sign their Mortgagee’s Consent documents during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The City
Deliver the completed packet and required materials to Ames Department of Planning & Housing at City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ames. 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 the final plat application packet?
- Submit the completed packet and required materials to the Department of Planning & Housing, Room 214, City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010.
- Do I need notarized documents for this application?
- The checklist requires two Mortgagee’s Consent documents from all mortgage and lien holders, each signed and notarized with original signatures. The application form itself has no notary block.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize a Mortgagee’s Consent?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Iowa Code §9B.14A. Iowa Code §9B.11 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized out-of-state officers. Confirm acceptance with the city if unsure.
- What documents are included in the application packet?
- The packet includes an application form and a Final Plat – Minor Subdivision Checklist. The checklist names supporting items such as plat copies, mortgagee consents, title opinions, and other documents.