Paw Paw, MI · Van Buren County
Land Division Application and Lot Split Affidavit
This application and affidavit request approval to divide a parcel in Paw Paw and are filed by property owners seeking to create new parcels.
- 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 Village requires approval before a proposed parcel may be sold, and the application checklist includes a completed, signed form and a signed, notarized affidavit. Applicants must also provide ownership proof, surveys and legal descriptions, a site plan, tax certification, and the required fee. After approval, the form directs applicants to contact the Van Buren County Register of Deeds to have the division recorded; that office may require additional information and fees.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to divide a parcel in Paw Paw must submit this application and notarized affidavit with the listed supporting documents and fee.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Land Division Application and Lot Split Affidavit from the Village of Paw Paw.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the owner and parcel information, answer the division questions, and gather every supporting item listed on the form.
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Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the affidavit as directed by the notary.
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Submit to the Village
Send the completed application, notarized affidavit, supporting documents, and required fee to the Village for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Paw Paw. 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 Paw Paw land division application?
- Complete the form, gather the listed ownership proof, surveys, legal descriptions, site plan, tax certification, and fee, and sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit the packet to the Village for review.
- Do I need to notarize the land division application?
- The application checklist specifically requires the affidavit to be signed and notarized. The form’s notary block calls for the signer to personally appear and execute the affidavit.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries, and a commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization by video. Confirm the Village will accept a remotely notarized affidavit if unsure.
- What happens after the Village approves the division?
- The form says applicants should contact the Van Buren County Register of Deeds to have the division recorded. The office may require additional information and fees; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.