Farmington, MI · Oakland County
Application to Divide Parcel
Farmington property owners and other interested parties use this application to request a parcel split and provide ownership, proposed division, and supporting property information to the City Assessor.
- 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 requests a parcel division and asks for parcel details, ownership information, drawings of the original parcel and proposed split, and applicable restrictions or prior application details. Owners and other parties with specified interests must sign, and applications and fees go to the City Assessor. The form describes later approval steps, including a City Council decision and a survey and legal description after approval; taxes, utility bills, and applicable assessments must be paid before the split is processed.
Who needs it
Property owners and other parties with interests listed on the form should submit it to the Farmington City Assessor when requesting a parcel division.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat; each owner signing the sworn statement must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Farmington’s Application to Divide Parcel and review its requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter parcel and ownership information, attach required drawings and supporting documents, and arrange required signatures.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement and have each required signer ready with identification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notarization, then obtain the completed notarized document.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application and fee to the City Assessor with the required attachments.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Farmington. 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 parcel division application?
- Provide the parcel and ownership details, attach the required drawings and documents, and have each owner sign the sworn statement before a notary. Submit the application and fee to the City Assessor.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the application was subscribed and sworn before a notary, with the notary’s signature and commission details.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Michigan permits remote electronic notarization by authorized notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement by video; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Who must sign the parcel division application?
- The form says owners in fee and parties to land contracts, purchase agreements, or option agreements affecting the property must sign. If a parcel has already been split, legal interest holders must sign.