Lake Elmo, MN · Washington County
Lot Division Application
This packet lets applicants request a Lake Elmo lot division and provide property, survey, and review information to the City for application processing.
- 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 packet to request a lot division and provide the City with information about the property, proposed parcels, and reason for the request. The application requirements describe the supporting materials needed for review, including title work and survey materials, and the packet includes an escrow agreement for municipal review services. Submit the completed packet to City Hall; the City will review it for completeness and may request additional information before making a decision.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking to divide land in Lake Elmo should complete this packet and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The escrow agreement has acknowledgment blocks for applicant and owner signers; each person signing those blocks must appear before a notary and acknowledge the signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the lot division application packet from the City of Lake Elmo.
- 2
Fill Out the Packet
Complete the application and escrow agreement, gather the required supporting materials, and obtain the required applicant and owner signatures.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the escrow agreement acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on video and acknowledge the escrow agreement signatures before the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet and supporting materials to Lake Elmo City Hall for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Elmo. 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 get the escrow agreement notarized online?
- Complete the packet, then book with a commissioned online notary. The applicant and owner signing the escrow agreement acknowledgment appear by video and acknowledge their signatures.
- Do I need to notarize the entire lot division application?
- The packet includes acknowledgment blocks on the escrow agreement signature page. The application itself has signature lines but no notary block; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, and Minnesota recognizes notarial acts performed by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state.
- What supporting materials does the City request?
- The instructions list materials such as title work, a certificate of survey, detailed written and graphic information, and other items that may apply to the proposed lot division.